Haast's Eagle
Haast's Eagle was a massive, extinct species of eagle native to the South Island of New Zealand. It was the largest eagle that ever lived, with a wingspan of up to 10 feet.
Haast's Eagle was a top predator that preyed on a variety of animals, including the extinct Moa. It is believed to have become extinct in the 15th century, likely due to a combination of climate change and hunting by early humans.
Haast's Eagle
Classification
Aves > Accipitriformes > Accipitridae > Hieraaetus > H. moorei
Native To
Conservation Status
Average Height
3 - 4 feet
(0.9 - 1.2 m)
Average Weight
20 - 30 lbs
(9 - 14 kg)
Average Life Span
20 - 30 years
Gestation Period
40 - 45 days
Did You Know?
The Haast's Eagle was the largest eagle known to have existed, with a wingspan of up to 9.8 feet (3 meters).
It was native to the South Island of New Zealand and preyed on large, flightless birds like the moa.
The Haast's Eagle went extinct around 1400 A.D., likely due to the decline of its prey and habitat loss after human settlement.
Despite its massive size, it was an agile hunter in the dense forests of New Zealand.
It's estimated that the Haast's Eagle could strike its prey at speeds of up to 50 miles per hour (80 km/h).
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