About the Harpy Eagle
The harpy eagle is a large neotropical species of eagle. It is also called the American harpy eagle to distinguish it from the Papuan eagle, which is sometimes known as the New Guinea harpy eagle or Papuan harpy eagle. It is the largest bird of prey throughout its range, and among the largest extant species of eagles in the world. It usually inhabits tropical lowland rainforests in the upper (emergent) canopy layer. Destruction of its natural habitat has caused it to vanish from many parts of its former range, and it is nearly extirpated from much of Central America. It is the only member of the genus Harpia, which, together with Harpyopsis, Macheiramphus and Morphnus, forms the subfamily Harpiinae.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Accipitriformes |
| Family | Hawks, Eagles, and Kites (Accipitridae) |
| Species | Harpia harpyja |
| Species Codes | hareag1, HAEA |
| Conservation | VU Vulnerable |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Harpy Eagle belong to?
The Harpy Eagle (Harpia harpyja) belongs to the Hawks, Eagles, and Kites family (Accipitridae), in the order Accipitriformes.
What is the conservation status of the Harpy Eagle?
The Harpy Eagle is classified as "Vulnerable" (VU) by IUCN Red List.
How can I identify the Harpy Eagle?
The harpy eagle is a large neotropical species of eagle. It is also called the American harpy eagle to distinguish it from the Papuan eagle, which is sometimes known as the New Guinea harpy eagle or Papuan harpy eagle. It is the largest bird of prey throughout its range, and among the largest extant...
Where can I report a Harpy Eagle sighting?
You can log sightings of Harpy Eagle on eBird (ebird.org) using species code hareag1, or on iNaturalist.