As the name implies, the harpy eagle is one of the most formidable birds of prey, the most powerful raptor. It's also known as the royal hawk.  

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Carolus Linnaeus described the harpy Eagle as vulture harpyja in "systema naturae" in 1758.  

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This dark gray bird has a very distinct appearance, with feathers on its head that turn into a solid sky when the bird feels threatened.  

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Like most eagles, the female "harp" is two times as large as a male. Females weigh 13-19 lbs, while males are 8-13 lbs in weight.  

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Harpy Eagles, like wild animals, play a vital part in their communities. They are well-known as umbrellas.  

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They are regarded as the ecosystem's indicator species since their presence ensures that all other species remain in balance.   

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This eagle lives amongst jaguars, macaws, tapirs, monkeys, sloths, snakes, frogs, and many other animals and plants, each performing an imperative role in its environment.  

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In Central America, a large number of known fertility groups are found in Panama, near the Colombian border.  

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Harpies construct their nests 90-140 feet up in tall trees and create a warm and comfy nest by framing it with huge sticks and filling it with softer greens, seedpods, and animal hair.  

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The Harpy Eagle is a diurnal bird and a formidable predator that preys on 19 different kinds of tree dwelling animals such as monkeys, sloths etc. 

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For hunting its broader and shorter wing shape and long tail, the harpy eagle may attack its prey from both above and below.  

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 It has such keen vision that it can see objects as tiny as 1 inch in size from a distance of 656 feet.  

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Thus, the harpy eagle's power is due to its biology, namely its incredible size, agility, eyesight, hearing, and talons' strength.  

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