Home> Animals > Birds > Raptors Submit Your Photo Slide Show No 40 Of 43 Prev    Next Harpy-Eagle-01  Publish Date : 21-12-2007 Author : Urs Hauenstein Hits : 235 Rating : Not rated 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. It is the largest and most powerful eagle found in the Americas, usually inhabiting tropical lowland rainforests in the upper (emergent) canopy layer. Its name references the harpies from Ancient Greek mythology. These were wind spirits that took the dead to Hades, and were said to have a body like an eagle and the face of a human. Rate This Photo 5 - Best4321 Add Your Comment Your Name * Your Comment * Enter Validation Code * Prev    Next