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Harpia harpyja (American Harpy Eagle) is a species of birds in the family Accipitridae. They are listed as near threatened by IUCN and in cites appendix i. They are native to The Neotropics. They are diurnal carnivores. They have parental care (paternal care, female provides care, and pair provides care). They rely on gliding and flight to move around.

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  • URI: http://eol.org/schema/terms/CITES_I
  • Definition: Appendix I lists species that are the most endangered among CITES-listed animals and plants. They are threatened with extinction and CITES prohibits international trade in specimens of these species except when the purpose of the import is not commercial, for instance for scientific research. In these exceptional cases, trade may take place provided it is authorized by the granting of both an import permit and an export permit (or re-export certificate). Article VII of the Convention provides for a number of exemptions to this general prohibition.
  • Source: https://www.speciesplus.net/#/taxon_concepts/3792/legal
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  • URI: http://purl.obolibrary.org/obo/NBO_0000369
  • Definition: Behavior related to the expansion lateral surface of the body with the intention of increasing the wind resistance against the body and hence reducing the speed of falling.
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Known occurrences, collected specimens and observations of American Harpy Eagle. View this species on GBIF