MAJESTIC GIANTS 

THE LARGEST PREDATOR BIRDS YOU SHOULD KNOW

Published By Moushumi Mahanta | 03 Nov, 2024

Eurasian Eagle Owl

This owl ranks among the largest and most powerful in the world and is the only known species to have ever killed a human.
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Martial Eagle

Africa’s largest eagle,  occasionally preys on livestock and is frequently targeted by farmers trying to protect their animals.
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Philippine Eagle

Adapted to hunt in dense forest habitats, this bird of prey is impressively agile. Its diet includes monkeys, large bats, lemurs, pigs, and dogs.
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Steller’s Sea Eagle

Native to Russia and Japan, it is the world’s heaviest eagle. While it mainly feeds on fish, it also occasionally preys on other large birds and young seals.
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Harpy Eagles

These are among the most powerful eagles in the world, with exceptionally long talons and an incredibly strong grip capable of breaking a human arm. 
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African Crowned Eagle

Found in the rainforests of tropical Africa, its talons are so powerful that they can crush the skulls of monkeys!
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Bearded Vultures

One of the largest raptors in the world, they are known for picking up dead animal carcasses and dropping them from great heights onto hard surfaces to shatter the bones.
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California Condor

The largest bird in North America, it primarily feeds on carrion, which includes deer, cattle, sheep, rabbits, and rodents.
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Lappet-Faced Vultures

Found in the African savannahs and Arabia, these birds of prey commonly hunt gazelles, antelopes, and flamingos. 
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Andean Condor

An endangered species, and regarded as the largest bird of prey, primarily inhabits mountainous regions where strong winds aid in their flight.  
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