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Harpy Eagles: How big are a harpy eagle's claws?

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Harpy eagles live in forests.

These forests are in Central America and South America.

It is one of the biggest eagles in the world.

Its wings stretch up to 2 meters, about 6.5 feet.

How big are its back claws?

About as big as a grizzly bear's claws.

Its face has a ring of feathers, like an owl.

It eats monkeys and sloths that live in trees.

A female is bigger than her mate.

Its nest is in one of the tallest trees.

Words to know

  • claws: sharp nails
  • nest: bird home
  • wings: flying parts
  • mate: its partner

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