Eagle Size

Found throughout the northern hemisphere, the golden eagle (Aquila chrysaetos) is one of the most magnificent eagles in the world. It often gets included in the lists of five largest eagles, because of its enormous wingspan. However, where height and weight is concerned, it’s not one of the biggest eagles. Called a golden eagle because […]

The harpy eagle (Harpia harpyja) is one of the largest birds of prey in the Americas. In fact, it’s probably the largest eagle in the world now, at least as far as weight is concerned. Nowadays, it is mostly found in Brazil and some other parts of South America and has been extirpated from Central

Bald Eagles (scientific name Haliaeetus leucocephalus) can be found soaring over the length and breadth of North America, from Canada to Mexico. Whatever the name might say, it doesn’t mean that the eagles are actually bald. No, the name comes from the English word ‘piebald’ which means ‘white’. Thus the heads of the Bald Eagle