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Freaky Facts and Features of Creepy Crawly Creatures of the Rainforest |
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Harpy Eagle |
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The harpy eagle is barely ever seen because it is very rare. The Harpy eagle's main enemy is man because they are at the top of the food chain. Since 1992 only nine nests have been confirmed in Guyana, 10 in Venezuela, and eight in Panama. |
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The Harpy Eagle lives in the rainforest canopy of South and Central America. They eat monkeys, sloths and rodents. |
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Harpy eagles have excellent eyesight. They can swoop down on their prey so fast that the prey doesn't even notice it is caught until it is too late. |
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Harpy eagles are very large birds. They have gray feathers but a white head. Their wings span 7 feet. The male harpy Eagle usually weighs about 10-16 pounds. The female, usually weighs about 14-18 pounds. |
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