The South

American
Herpy eagle
 The Harpy eagle is the largest and most powerful
raptor found in the rainforest, and among the
largest extant species of eagles in the world.
This large eagle lives on a plain in the tropical
forests of America, from Mexico to Argentina.

Sadly, Harpy Eagles are disappearing mainly

because people are destroying their habitat and
shooting them. As a result, it is becoming harder
for many wildlife species, including Harpy
Eagles, to find good areas in which to live.
Family and nest

Harpy Eagles have black back feathers, a dark grey face, and
white belly feathers.
This coloration could help Harpy Eagles identify other
members of their species who are ready to mate. For an adult
Harpy Eagle, finding a mate and raising young are very
important. Scientists believe that Harpy Eagles may stay with
the same companion for life. This means that they could stay
together for 25-30 Years!
What they eat?

Harpy Eagles have a varied diet. They are able to fly between
trees and branches with amazing agility for their great size
and are skilled at catching arboreal animals, or animals that
spend all or much of their lives in trees. This can include
iguanas, parrots, porcupines and raccoons. They have even
been seen preying on Black foxes! Even though Harpy Eagles
are adapted to hunting large prey animals, they still have to be
very careful.
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