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Harpy-Eagle-03 

Publish Date : 21-12-2007

Author : Urs Hauenstein

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The American Harpy Eagle (Harpia harpyja) is a neotropical eagle, often simply called the Harpy Eagle. It is the only member of the genus Harpia.

The Harpy Eagle is arguably the bulkiest eagle still living; however, the Philippine Eagle is the only living eagle to surpass it in size. The extinct Haast's Eagle of New Zealand was almost 50% larger.

This species is an actively hunting carnivore. Its main prey items are tree-dwelling mammals such as monkeys, coatis, and sloths; it may also attack other bird species. The talons are extremely powerful and help assist with suppressing prey.

This picture was taken along the Pipeline Road, Soberania National Park, Panama , around mid 2007.

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