Crowned eagle vs Harpy eagle
Size and range side by side, using only figures recorded in Wikidata.
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| Crowned eagle | Harpy eagle | |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific name | Stephanoaetus coronatus | Harpia harpyja |
| Mass | 3.41 kg (male adult) 3.94 kg (female adult) Wikidata | 4.4 kg (male adult) 7.5 kg (female adult) Wikidata |
| Lives in | Africa | North America, South America |
| Status | Near threatened | Vulnerable |
Quick answers
- Which is bigger, the Crowned eagle or the Harpy eagle?
- The harpy eagle is heavier: Wikidata gives 4.4 kg–7.5 kg, against 3.41 kg–3.94 kg.
- Where do they live?
- Crowned eagle: Africa. Harpy eagle: North America, South America (continents with GBIF records).
About them
Crowned eagle
The crowned eagle, also known as the African crowned eagle or the crowned hawk-eagle (Stephanoaetus coronatus), is a large bird of prey found in sub-Saharan Africa; in Southern Africa, it is restricted to more easterly areas.
Harpy eagle
The harpy eagle (Harpia harpyja) is a large neotropical species of eagle.
Mass: Wikidata (CC0) statements without qualifiers or qualified male/female/adult (birth weights left out). Descriptions: first sentence of the English Wikipedia articles (CC BY-SA 4.0), linked from each animal page.