Harpy Eagle

NT Carnivore Rainforests
4.5–9 kg
Weight
25–35 yrs
Lifespan
50 km/h
Top Speed
Central and South America
Found In

Endemic to Central and South America, the Harpy Eagle is a carnivore species inhabiting rainforests habitats. Weighing 4.5–9 kg, it is classified as Near Threatened.

Size, Speed & Lifespan

Metric Harpy Eagle Carnivore Birds Median Difference
Weight 6.8 kg 2.3 kg ↑ 193%
Height 96.5 cm
Top Speed 50 km/h 33.5 km/h ↑ 49%
Avg Speed 50 km/h
Lifespan 30 yrs 18.8 yrs ↑ 60%
Weight (kg)6.8avg 2.3Speed (km/h)50avg 33.5Lifespan (yrs)30avg 18.8

Endemic to Central and South America

Habitat: Rainforests
Found In: Central and South America
Coloration: Black, White

Behavior

Natural Predators

Social Structure

Recorded as Solitary.

Reproduction & Lifespan

Gestation Period: 56–58 days
Offspring per Birth: 1
Lifespan: 25–35 years

A Near-Threatened Population

NT Listed as Near Threatened on the IUCN Red List — one of 14 species in this database with the same status.

Weight Rank Among Near Threatened Species

Ranked #8 of 14 by typical adult weight.

# Species Weight Status
6 Emperor Penguin 22–45 kg NT
7 Maned Wolf 20–25 kg NT
8 Harpy Eagle 4.5–9 kg NT
9 Platypus 0.7–2.4 kg NT
10 Blue-Ringed Octopus Up to 300 g NT
11 Fire Salamander Up to 55 g NT

The Accipitridae Family

The Accipitridae family has 3 species in this database. Compare close taxonomic relatives:

Species Weight Diet Status
Bald Eagle 3–6 kg Carnivore LC
Vulture N/A Carnivore NA

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