Harpy Eagles Are So Big That They Look Like a Tall Human Being in a Bird Costume
25 Nov 2019
Harpy eagles are the kind of birds that make people do a double take. With massive talons, a huge wingspan, and a stare that looks almost human, they can seem less like wildlife and more like something out of a fantasy movie.
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These rainforest raptors are known for their size and power, and the comparison to a person in a bird costume has made them a viral favorite online. The photos in this story show exactly why so many people are fascinated, and a little alarmed, by them.
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Once you see the expressions on their faces, it is hard to unsee them.
Harpy Eagles Live in the Rainforest and They're Honestly Huge

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Imagine Getting Chased by This: Instant Heart Attack

He Became Very Popular on the Internet, Receiving Over 91,600 Upvotes in Less Than 20 Hours on Reddit and Similar Numbers on Imgur

Many People Think Harpy Eagles Look Like Someone Wearing a Bird Costume, or Bird Person from Rick and Morty

Look at Those Weapons of Mass Destruction

Such a Majestic Creature

Its Facial Expressions Are a Mix Between Goofy and Serious


That face is doing a lot of work.
Annoyed and Fed Up

Its Face Is Quite Peculiar

Oh, He's Angry

Such an Intimidating Stare

Its Talons Are Seriously Terrifying

Harpy Eagles Consume Larger Prey Such As: “Monkeys, Tree Porcupines, Sloths, Coatis, Birds, Snakes, Lizards, etc.” According to Fact Zoo

People's Reactions to This Majestic Bird:

People could not get over the bird's expression.




