Wednesday, August 4, 2010

The Harpy Eagle

Harpy eagle is a large bird of prey that lives in lowland tropical forests. Harpy eagles inhabit southern Mexico, eastern Bolivia, southern Brazil, and northern Argentina. Harpies weigh more than 10 pounds and stand 3 feet tall. Their wingspread reaches 7 feet. The harpy eagle's head and neck are gray, its chest is black, and its underparts are white. A long black crest covers the back of the head. A large black beak and massive yellow feet distinguish the bird.

This powerful eagle uses its strength to capture monkeys, sloths, opossums, and porcupines. Harpies build large stick nests in tall trees. Mating pairs only breed every other year and the female lays one or two eggs. Harpy eagles are named after the "flying monsters" in ancient Greek and Roman mythology.

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