The Harpy Eagle
by David and Carol Kelly
Title
The Harpy Eagle
Artist
David and Carol Kelly
Medium
Photograph - Photograph
Description
The harpy eagle is legendary, although few people have seen one in their native habitat. These great birds are named after harpies, the predatory “frightful, flying creatures with hooked beak and claws” of Greek mythology. This dark gray bird of prey has a very distinctive look, with feathers atop its head that fan into a bold crest when the bird feels threatened. Some smaller gray feathers create a facial disk that may focus sound waves to improve the bird’s hearing, similar to owls.
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May 17th, 2021
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