The Haast's eagle, or Harpagornis moorei, was the largest eagle ever known, dominating the skies of New Zealand for centuries. With a wingspan of up to 3 meters, this apex predator preyed on large ...

Among these avian giants, Haast’s eagle (Hieraaetus moorei) stands as the largest eagle to have ever existed. This now-extinct raptor once ruled New Zealand’s South Island, weighing up to 18 ...