Harpy Eagle (Harpia harpyja). CAPTIVE. Gabaro Huaorani Indian Community. Yasuni National Park. Amazon Rain Forest
ECUADOR, South America
Range: Forests of Central America to ne Argentina and s Brazil.
CRITICALLY ENDANGERED. Mainly due to habitat destruction.
Harpy eagle was named by early South American explorers after the predatory half-woman, half-bird monster in Greek mythology. Their hind talons are as large as a grizzly bear's claws. An adult female weighs up to 9kgs (20Lbs) with a 7' wing span. They are the most powerful eagle in the world.