Meet The Harpy Eagle.

[Cattledog]

Rare throughout its range, the harpy eagle is found from Mexico (almost extinct), through Central America and into South America to as far south as Argentina.

[dameatball]

1. Magnificent. I am thinking that I once read something where this eagle or something very similar

preyed on our smaller human predecessors. Scary thought.

[Duppers]

2. WOW!! They are Impressive!!

A bit spooky too. I'd hate to be their prey.

[pansypoo53219]

3. PBS doc. amazing birds.

[flotsam]

4. Half wise old bird...

...half gigantic murder sparrow.

[littlemissmartypants]

5. Link? nt

[hatrack]

6. That is one impressive set of talons!

Thanks!

[Bayard]

7. Yikes!

Awe inspiring!

Looks like part gargoyle, mixed with one of the old gods.

[Duppers]

8. Gargoyle!! That's it. Here's another pic

Best illustrating the bird's huge size...upper right top pic but sorry I cannot isolate that one by itself:

[Bayard]

9. Now......

I'm thinking Native American spirit animal.