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.

Their perform a vitally important function to keep the ecosystem healthy. The large birds help keep the population of capuchin monkeys in check. Capuchins are likely to cause the extinction of some birds thanks to their tendency to steal and eat the eggs from nests. All is not lost for the harpy eagles. Thanks to The Peregrine Fund, a group that has been working tirelessly for 20 years to create awareness and save these magnificent eagles and their habitat.