Harpy eagles live in forests. These are in Central America and South America.
A harpy eagle is one of the world's largest eagles. It is one of the most powerful, too.
A harpy eagle's wings spread up to about 2 meters. That is 6.5 feet, tip to tip. A female is bigger than her mate.
How big are its claws? Look at a grizzly bear's claws. Its back claws are about as big.
It has a ring of feathers around its face. An owl has one too.
It has sharp eyesight. It uses its eyes to find animals in the trees.
It is a big bird. It can fly with great skill. It flies between trees and branches.
Harpy eagles eat monkeys and sloths. These animals live in the trees.
A female lays one or two eggs. But usually only one chick grows up.
Harpy eagles build nests in some of the tallest trees. These trees are in the forest.
Words to know
- claws: sharp nails
- eyesight: good seeing
- chick: a baby bird
- mate: its partner
