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Harpy Eagle
Harpia harpyja
The harpy eagle is the most powerful raptor in the Americas, and it is built for one very specific job: pulling monkeys and sloths out of the rainforest canopy. Its rear talons are roughly the size of a grizzly bear's claws, and its grip can crush bone, letting it fly off carryi…
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- Despite their fearsome appearance and strength, Harpy Eagles are rarely seen by humans due to their elusive nature and preference for dense, remote forests.
- Its rear talons are about the size of a grizzly bear's claws, with a grip that can crush bone. It hunts monkeys and sloths, plucking them from the canopy, and can carry prey near its own weight. Its short, broad wings are built for manoeuvring between branches, not soaring. A raised facial disc, like an owl's, funnels sound to its ears.
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