Harpy eagle: S range from Mexico to

Harpy eagles range from Mexico to northern Argentina and live in forested areas. Despite their wingspan, which can reach up to 6.5 feet (2 meters) across, harpies fly through their forest home with great agility. For nesting, harpies favor silk-cotton trees (kapok trees) and usually build nests 90 to 140 feet (27 to 43 meters) above the ground. They like to use trees with widely spaced branches for a clear flight path to and from the nest. Harpies use large sticks to create the nest's huge ... The harpy is one of the largest species of eagle . As is often the case with birds of prey, females are larger than males. The birds can grow to 36 to 40 inches. Females weigh between 13 to 20 ... Harpy Eagles inhabit lowland tropical rainforests from southern Mexico to northern Argentina, including the Amazon Basin. They require vast areas of uninterrupted forest with tall emergent trees for nesting and hunting. They are a key species in Central and South American ecosystems.