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.

Harpy eagles (Harpia harpyja) are extremely successful hunters. They sit at the top of its food chain. The huge and powerful talons the harpy use to capture prey other eagles would probably not attempt to capture. Larger than those of any other eagle, the harpy's rear talons measure 5 in (12.7 cm) in length which is actually bigger than Grizzly Bear's claws! With such power it should come as no surprise that the harpy eagle is at the top of its food chain.