Witness the most fearsome bird of prey on the planet... a monkey's "nightmare"

The Harpy Eagle (Harpia harpyja) is one of the world's most powerful birds of prey, notable for its large size and fearsome talons.

1. One of the largest eagles in the world . The Harpy Eagle has a wingspan of up to 2 meters and can weigh up to 9 kg, making it one of the largest eagles in the world. Photo: Pinterest.

2. Has extremely scary claws. The Harpy Eagle's claws can be up to 12 cm long, longer than the claws of a grizzly bear, helping it hunt large prey such as sloths and monkeys - their main food. Photo: Pinterest.

3. Lives mainly in tropical forests. This species of eagle lives in dense tropical forests in Central and South America, especially in the Amazon region. Photo: Pinterest.

4. Named after a mythical creature. The name "Harpy" comes from the half-human, half-bird creatures in Greek mythology, described as fearsome and powerful. Photo: Pinterest.

5. Extremely loyal to their mate. Harpy eagles are monogamous birds, staying with their mate for life and raising their young together for many years. Photo: Pinterest.

6. Giant bird nests in the canopy of a tall tree. This species nests in the tallest trees in the forest. The nest can be up to 1.5 meters wide and is used for many years. Photo: mongabay.com.

7. Extremely sharp eyesight. Harpy eagles can see prey from hundreds of meters away, even when they are hiding among dense foliage. Photo: Pinterest.

8. Threatened by habitat loss. The destruction of tropical forests is causing the Harpy Eagle's numbers to plummet, making it Vulnerable, according to the IUCN. Photo: Pinterest.

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