Quick Facts
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Best Months to Spot
Most sightings recorded in Jan, Feb, Mar, Jul, Sep, Oct, Nov. Data from GBIF - a global database of verified wildlife observations by researchers and citizen scientists.
Conservation Status
Conservation hubFaces a high risk of extinction in the wild.
The harpy eagle faces significant threats from habitat loss due to deforestation for agriculture and logging, as well as hunting. While specific large-scale recovery programs are limited, conservation efforts often focus on protecting large tracts of rainforest, which indirectly benefits the species. Responsible safari tourism can help by raising awareness, supporting local communities involved in conservation, and providing economic incentives to preserve the habitats these magnificent eagles depend on.
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.
Description adapted from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to Find
Top parks for Harpy Eagle. Sightings recorded in 36 safari areas total.
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