Harpy eagle

/hˈɑːpi ˈiːɡəl/

/hˈɑːɹpi ˈiːɡəl/

[noun]

Harpy eagle

[NOUN]

a large, powerful bird of prey found in Central and South America, with a distinctive crest of feathers on its head

synonyms : Harpia harpyja

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What is a "harpy eagle"?

A harpy eagle, often hailed as the king of the avian realm, is a magnificent and awe-inspiring bird of prey native to the rainforests of Central and South America. With its striking appearance and impressive size, it embodies both power and grace. Sporting a distinctive crest of feathers atop its head and piercing golden eyes, the harpy eagle possesses an unmistakable presence. Its massive wingspan and strong, curved talons make it a formidable predator capable of capturing prey as large as monkeys and sloths. As an apex predator of the forest, the harpy eagle plays a crucial role in maintaining the ecological balance of its habitat. Sadly, this majestic raptor faces numerous threats, including habitat loss and illegal hunting.

Examples

1. The Harpy Eagle build modifies the core Eagle setup in two important ways.

2. This is a Harpy eagle and it's a juvenile bird, adult would have a big black band on the breast.

3. Their main method of defense is hiding underwater, which works against aerial builds like the Harpy Eagle but is a pretty terrible strategy against the vast majority of predators in the rainforest.

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