Golden eagle vs Harpy eagle
Golden eagle vs harpy eagle
Harpy eagle is larger on weight
Harpy eagle is 1.6× golden eagle on weight.
A golden eagle and a harpy eagle can be compared on 4 measures. The figures below are typical adult or full-size values, with the larger of the two in bold.
Side by side
| Golden eagle | Harpy eagle | |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 2.8–6.7 kg | 4–12 kg |
| Length | 0.66–1.02 m | 0.86–1.07 m |
| Width | 1.8–2.3 m | 1.76–2.24 m |
| Typical lifespan | 15–38 yr | 25–35 yr |
What the numbers say
- Harpy eagle is 1.6× golden eagle on weight.
- Harpy eagle is somewhat greater than golden eagle on length — about 1.2×.
- Golden eagle and harpy eagle are near enough identical on width.
- Harpy eagle is 1.5× golden eagle on typical lifespan.
Weight compared.
Harpy eagle 4–12 kg
Golden eagle 2.8–6.7 kg
Golden eagle
One of the most widely distributed eagles, and a bird flown in falconry for two thousand years.
Harpy eagle
The most powerful raptor in the Americas, with rear talons the size of a grizzly bear's claws.
This is a comparison of published measurements, nothing more. It describes how two things differ on measures that have been recorded; it does not predict how they would fare against each other in any situation.
Common questions
- Which is bigger, golden eagle or harpy eagle?
- Harpy eagle is 1.6× golden eagle on weight. Both figures are typical values; the full range for each is in the table above.
- How do golden eagles and harpy eagles compare on length?
- Golden eagle: 0.66–1.02 m. Harpy eagle: 0.86–1.07 m. Harpy eagle is somewhat greater than golden eagle on length — about 1.2×.
- How do golden eagles and harpy eagles compare on width?
- Golden eagle: 1.8–2.3 m. Harpy eagle: 1.76–2.24 m. Golden eagle and harpy eagle are near enough identical on width.
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Sources
- Wikidata — Wikimedia Foundation (CC0 1.0)