Harpy eagle - Wikipedia
The wingspan of the harpy eagle is relatively small, though the wings are quite broad, an adaptation that increases maneuverability in forested habitats and is shared by other raptors in similar habitats.
Harpy Eagle - San Diego Zoo Animals & Plants
Harpy eagles range from Mexico to northern Argentina and live in forested areas. Despite their wingspan, which can reach up to 6.5 feet (2 meters) across, harpies fly through their forest home with great agility. For nesting, harpies favor silk-cotton trees (kapok trees) and usually build nests 90 to 140 feet (27 to 43 meters) above the ground.
ADW: Harpia harpyja: INFORMATION
Harpy eagles are the largest species of eagle with a body length that can range from 89 to 102 cm and a wing span of 2 m. Their talons can be up to 12.5 cm long. Females are normally larger with an average weight of 7 to 9 kg, while the males weigh an average of 5 to 8 kg.
Harpy Eagle Fact Sheet | Blog | Nature - PBS
2022年12月19日 · Its wings are relatively short, enabling the bird to maneuver through its thick-forested surroundings. The harpy eagle has dark gray feathers with a white underside. A black band of plumage...
The Science of Harpy Eagles - Ricochet Science
2023年2月15日 · Despite their impressive size, a harpy eagle’s wings are actually relatively short compared to their body. This, along with their long tail feathers, helps them to steer and navigate short bursts of flight between tree perches and weave through dense rainforest vegetation.
The visual fields of the Harpy Eagle ( Harpia harpyja ) - Springer
2023年3月22日 · We describe for the first time the visual fields of the largest tropical raptor, the Harpy Eagle (Harpia harpyja), a powerful keystone species that hunts almost exclusively in forested habitats.
Harpy Eagle Bird Facts (Harpia harpyja) | Birdfact
The Harpy Eagle is a massive raptor with a distinctive appearance. Its body is covered in slate-gray feathers, contrasting with a white underside. The head features a prominent double crest of feathers that can be raised when alert or excited.
Harpy Eagle - Harpia harpyja | The Eagle Directory
Harpy Eagles are dark gray from above with a relatively small head, long legs and tail, and short wings. The underside is white, except for a thick black band across the chest. The tail has three wide gray bands and is tipped with white, while the underwing and thighs are …
HarpiaHarpyja - Institute for Neotropical Wildlife and …
With a wingspan of 176 to 224 cm and impressive talons, it is known for its double crest on the pale gray head. The species inhabits lowland tropical forests, mainly below 900 m but occasionally up to 2,000 m. The harpy eagle's selective habitat preference includes undisturbed, mature forests with dense foliage, often near water sources.
Jungle Eagle | Harpy Eagle Facts | Nature - PBS
2011年11月7日 · The harpy eagle is Panama’s national bird. Its talons can be as large as the claws of a grizzly bear. As an apex predator, the harpy eagle is often believed to be a key indicator of the...
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