Due to these threats, Harpy eagles have become a transient sight in large parts of their range; in Brazil, they were almost wiped out from the Atlantic rainforest and are only found in appreciable numbers in the most remote parts of the Amazon basin.

The Harpy Eagle prefers to inhabit tropical rainforests and is especially prevalent in the vast Amazon basin. Tambopata National Reserve, nestled in the heart of the Peruvian Amazon, provides a prime setting for observing this incredible bird.

It is the largest bird of prey throughout its range, [6] and among the largest extant species of eagles in the world. It usually inhabits tropical lowland rainforests in the upper (emergent) canopy layer.

2023年1月12日 · The Harpy Eagle Project has spent 25 years monitoring more than 60 nests in the Amazon, the Cerrado region and the Atlantic Forest; one of its programs aims to approach conservation in an integrated way, by returning to nature every bird that is capable of not remaining in permanent captivity.

Harpy eagles, also known as “American harpy eagles,” are the largest species of rainforest-dwelling raptors. These unique predators take advantage of the dense diversity of creatures in the rainforest, with impressive agility and precise eyesight.

2018年1月31日 · The harpy eagle (Harpia harpyja) is one of the biggest eagles in the world and the largest raptor found in the rainforests of Central and South America. Its name comes from Greek mythology: for the ancients, Harpies were spirits in the form of eagles with human heads, tasked with carrying the souls of the dead down to the underworld.

2015年3月26日 · Information & facts about harpy eagles - learn more about this awesome rainforest bird of prey. Harpy eagle size, speed, diet and habitat. Pictures & video.

Harpy eagles are amazing, powerful birds of prey! In this post, you’ll learn all about these fascinating birds of Ecuador. The Amazon is full of amazing birds, plants, and animals. But the harpy eagle (Harpia harpyja) definitely stands out as …

2024年10月14日 · Soaring above the Amazon rainforest, the harpy eagle reigns supreme as one of nature’s most formidable predators, with its piercing gaze and massive talons. But beyond its imposing presence lies a world of adaptations and behaviors that few people know about.

2022年7月7日 · A visit to the native community of Diamante in the Manu Amazon rainforest, turns in an adventure to discover a majestic Harpy eagle nest.