Deep in the rainforests of Central and South America, one bird rules the skies with unmatched power and precision. The harpy ...

Silent wings, razor-sharp talons, and killer precision—these apex aerial predators rule the skies. Here are the world’s ...

In the lowland Neotropical forests of Central and South America, concentrated in Amazonia, a powerful symbol for biodiversity soars through the canopy. One of earth’s largest eagles in terms of mass, ...

Harpy eagles feed on a large variety of Neotropical mammals ranging from sloths to monkeys to coatis. While the Americas are rife with all sorts of fearsome birds of prey—the golden eagle, Cooper's ...

The harpy is one of the largest species of eagle. As is often the case with birds of prey, females are larger than males. The birds can grow to 36 to 40 inches. Females weigh between 13 to 20 pounds.

If you liked this story, share it with other people. A recent study in the Journal of Raptor Research collected records of harpy eagle (Harpia harpyja) persecution across Central and South America.

Bird watching is not just a fun and peaceful activity, as it teaches patience, sharpens observation skills, and helps one feel closer to nature. It is rarely considered a dangerous activity. However, ...

A monkey-eating Harpy Eagle, 15 times the weight of a Lion Tamarin, circles a tamarin family. With nightfall fast approaching, the family can’t turn back…they must find a way to cross an open road to ...

In November 2020, a photograph supposedly showing a rainbow-colored harpy eagle circulated on social media: This is not a genuine photograph of a harpy eagle. This image was digitally edited to make ...

The incident, which took place in the forest in French Guiana, was an extremely rare occurrence Joshua Rapp Learn - Contributing Writer Bird-watching isn’t usually a dangerous game, even if it’s deep ...