Harpy Eagle facts: big burbs | Animal Fact Files

Harpy eagles are some of the largest eagles living on our planet. They boast wingspans up to seven feet (2.1m) and can easily catch a mammal the size of Chester! These big birds are considered monogamous for life, and a pair will build a nest in the tallest tree in their territory. Each year they'll add to the nest until it becomes big enough that a human could lay down in it! They lay more than one egg per brood, but only end up raising one chick to adulthood.

Scientific Name: Harpia harpyja
Range: South and Central America
Size: 7 foot (2.1m) wingspan; 15 pounds (6.8kg) in weight
Diet: monkeys, sloths, deer, rodents, iguanas, toucans, parrots, etc.
Lifespan: 30+ years

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