The Largest Eagles in the World

Heaviest Eagles: Built for Power

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Eagles are among the most powerful and iconic birds of prey, with around 68 species worldwide.

The heaviest eagles are forest orfor coastal hunters capable of taking large prey.

Steller’s Sea Eagle (Haliaeetus pelagicus)

Up to 9.5 kg (21 lb), average 6-9 kg. Native to northeastern Asia, it features striking white accents and a massive yellow beak. It primarily feeds on fish like salmon.

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Harpy Eagle (Harpia harpyja)

Up to 9-10 kg (20-22to lb) in females. This rainforest giant from Central and South America has enormous talons for snatching sloths and monkeys.

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Philippine Eagle (Pithecophaga jefferyi)

Up tothe 8 kg (18 lb). Critically endangeredthese and endemic to the Philippines, it boastssloths a shaggy crest andto hunts monkeys and other arborealand prey.

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As symbols of freedom and strength across cultures, from ancient heraldry to modern emblems, these iconic birds of prey continue to soar as unrivaled masters of the sky.

Yet with threats like deforestation and climate change looming, protecting these living legends is more crucial than ever.

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