The Largest Eagles in the World Have Talons Bigger Than Bear Claws

The harpy eagle (Harpia harpyja) is a neotropical species of eagle, and they have talons bigger than a Grizzly bear’s claw. The harpy eagle is the national bird of Panama and is symbolize on the coat of arms of Panama. They are the giants of the birds of prey world—not only in size but also in looks—even though they are rarely sighted in the wild.

Female harpy eagles are always bigger than their male counterparts. A female harpy eagle weighs in at between 13 to 20 lbs (6-9 kg) while a male typically weighs 9 to 13 lbs (4-6 kg). In comparison, a female bald eagle reaches an average of around 12 lbs (5.5kg). Other than size the male and female harpy are identical in appearance.