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Papuan Eagle
Harpyopsis novaeguineae Salvadori, 1875
75–90 cmLength2 kgWeight
The Papuan eagle (Harpyopsis novaeguineae) is a large bird of prey.
Busiest months: August · Most records: Papua New Guinea, Indonesia
Where and when it's recorded
Papuan Eagle has been recorded at 23 of the 8,171 birding hotspots we track, in 2 countries and regions.
Records by month Southern Hemisphere
Where it's recorded most
- Varirata National ParkPapua New Guinea60 records
- Highlands Hwy – above Ambua Lodge to Tari GapPapua New Guinea14 records
- Ambua LodgePapua New Guinea14 records
More places
- NimbokrangIndonesia13 records
- MalagufukIndonesia12 records
- Alex Waisimon's PropertyIndonesia11 records
- Arfak Mtns – German CampIndonesia10 records
- Sera (formerly Crater Mountain) Biological Research StationPapua New Guinea9 records
- Tomba & Murmur Pass [2400-2800m]Papua New Guinea9 records
- Dablin Creek RoadPapua New Guinea8 records
Countries and regions with the most records
eBird records via GBIF up to 2024-12-31. A record means someone listed it; more records partly mean more birders, not more birds.
About
The Papuan eagle (Harpyopsis novaeguineae) is a large bird of prey. It is also known by several other names, including Papuan harpy eagle, New Guinea eagle, New Guinea harpy eagle, or kapul eagle, the latter name from the local name for a usually arboreal marsupial that the eagle is known to regularly hunt. This is an endemic species to New Guinea, and it can occasionally be found throughout the island.
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Questions
How big is the Papuan Eagle?
The Papuan Eagle is about 75–90 cm long and weighs around 2 kg.
Where does the Papuan Eagle live?
Its breeding range: Australasia: New Guinea. It is most often recorded in Papua New Guinea and Indonesia.
When is the best time to see the Papuan Eagle?
At the hotspots we track, it is recorded most in August (Southern Hemisphere).
Is the Papuan Eagle endangered?
The IUCN Red List classifies the Papuan Eagle as Vulnerable.
What does the Papuan Eagle eat?
Main food: Vertebrate prey.
What family is the Papuan Eagle in?
It belongs to the family Kites, Hawks, Eagles (Accipitridae), order Accipitriformes.
At a glance
- Length
- 75–90 cm
- Weight
- 2 kg
- Habitat
- Forest
- Diet
- Vertebrate prey
- Lifestyle
- Perches in trees
- Migration
- Resident (barely migrates)
- Conservation
- Vulnerable
More measurements
- Wing
- 426 mm
- Tail
- 377 mm
- Bill
- 60 mm
- Tarsus
- 134 mm
Averages from the AVONET dataset; length from field guides where available.
Range
Australasia: New Guinea
Breeding range, IOC World Bird List 15.2
Classification
- Order
- Accipitriformes
- Family
- Kites, Hawks, Eagles Accipitridae
- Genus
- Harpyopsis
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