Harpy Eagle II
by John Swatsley
Title
Harpy Eagle II
Artist
John Swatsley
Medium
Painting - Acrylic On Cold Press Illustration Board
Description
The Harpy Eagle is one of the world's strongest birds of prey. There are few birds about which there has been as much discussion since their discovery as this mighty raptor of the South American jungles. The harpy eagle does not live in the interior of great forests but on the edges, on river shores and in forested mountain valleys. The hunting flight of the harpy eagle is stimulated by sounds, such as the contact calls of a flock of capuchin monkeys or the calls of ara parrots clamoring in a thicket. Outside the breeding season, the partners hunt in separate territories and only meet again in the nest territory for courtship. The nest territory extends 90 meters from the nest in all directions. The male, after it has relinquished its prey, is immediately chased out of the area by the female. South American Indians often take harpy eagles from the nest and keep them captive in order to easily obtain the valued feathers. The feathers are an important object of exchange, allowing successful hunters to obtain everything needed for living.
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Artwork Copyright © 1985 Wind River Studios Holdings, Inc. All Rights Reserved under United States and international copyright laws. You may not reproduce, distribute, transmit, or otherwise exploit the Artwork in any way. Any sale of the physical original does not include or convey the Copyright or any right comprised in the Copyright. WRSH Stock Number XB09492
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