Our results demonstrate that Harpy Eagles fit several criteria for a viable wildlife attraction: predictable in activity and location, viewable, and diurnal, even though at the same time they are considered a rarity. Female Harpy Eagles on the other hand weigh anywhere between 6 and 9 kilograms or 13 and 20 lbs. As far as weight of Harpy Eagles are concerned, a male Harpy usually weighs between 4 and 4.8 kilograms or 8.8 and 10.6 lbs.

Activity core lasted 6.5 decimal hours for adults, peaking at 10h00, and 7.45 decimal hours for fledged eagles, peaking at 15h00. Harpy Eagles can grow anywhere between 2вЂ™10 and 3вЂ™6 in length. Harpy Eagles were mainly active at the beginning and the end of the day. After this 5вЂ“7 month window, we found that two and 4.16 days spent at nests afforded high probabilities of sighting a fledgling or adult eagle, respectively. In nests with nestlings (up to 5вЂ“7 months), adults are visible on a daily basis, and this period lasts 16.6% of the nesting cycle, demanding a minimum of 13, 17, and 26 nests to have at least one nest with a nestling on 90%, 95% and 99% of the days. Harpy Eagles can only be seen predictably during the first 12 of the 30вЂ“36 month nest cycle. Using camera traps, we collected data on timing of Harpy Eagle visits to their nests, as well as on probabilities of viewing an eagle. We tested methods for developing Harpy Eagle ecotourism as a potential tool to harmonize these issues. The last stronghold of the Harpy Eagle is the Amazon Forest, which is being deforested for cattle ranching. Harpy Eagles Harpia harpyja are the largest eagle species and are highly sought-after by ecotourists.

A predatory bird with huge feet and talons used for hunting monkeys, sloths, porcupines. Apex predators constitute particularly attractive subjects for tourism, but simultaneously they may generate conflict with local communities. The Harpy Eagle is one of the largest raptors in the world. They are the largest and most powerful birds of prey of the Americas. Tourism can be a powerful tool for wildlife conservation if well controlled and responsibly managed. Harpy eagles live in the rainforests of Central and South America.