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Haast’s Eagle

Hieraaetus moorei

Over the hills, these giants used to soar
With a wingspan of 13' or more
Unfortunately, they don't exist anymore
Image via en.m.wikipedia.org 

3 responses to “Haast’s Eagle”

  1. Shivang Vaidya Avatar
    Shivang Vaidya

    Is it hunting an ostrich?

  2. Dhruv Dave Avatar
    Dhruv Dave

    The main prey of the Haast’s eagle was the extinct flightless Moa(also known as elephant bird).

  3. Komal V Avatar
    Komal V

    Oh what a gigantic bird. I wish such birds make a come back.

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