Wedge-tailed eagle vs Harpy eagle
Size and range side by side, using only figures recorded in Wikidata.
| Wedge-tailed eagle | Harpy eagle | |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific name | Aquila audax | Harpia harpyja |
| Mass | 3.13 kg (male adult) 3.81 kg (female adult) Wikidata | 4.4 kg (male adult) 7.5 kg (female adult) Wikidata |
| Lives in | Oceania | North America, South America |
| Status | Least concern | Vulnerable |
Quick answers
- Which is bigger, the Wedge-tailed eagle or the Harpy eagle?
- The harpy eagle is heavier: Wikidata gives 4.4 kg–7.5 kg, against 3.13 kg–3.81 kg.
- Where do they live?
- Wedge-tailed eagle: Oceania. Harpy eagle: North America, South America (continents with GBIF records).
About them
Wedge-tailed eagle
The wedge-tailed eagle (Aquila audax) is the largest bird of prey in the continent of Australia.
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.