Majestic Harpy Eagle Rediscovered in Mexico After Being Declared Locally Extinct
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📰 The quick summary: The harpy eagle, once believed to be locally extinct in Mexico, has been sighted in the Lacandon Jungle of southern Chiapas, confirming that this majestic South American raptor still maintains a small presence in the country.
📈 One key stat: Adult female harpy eagles weigh close to 40 pounds with a wingspan exceeding 6 feet, making them the largest bird of prey in South America.
💬 One key quote: “For many years, the scientific community considered it an extinct species in Mexico. Now, we can announce to the world that harpy eagles still exist here,” said Alan Monroy-Ojeda, a conservationist with a PhD in tropical ecology.
1️⃣ The big picture: A harpy eagle, South America’s largest bird of prey, has been spotted in southern Mexico where experts had long considered it locally extinct. This massive raptor, named after the fearsome creatures of Greek mythology, weighs up to 40 pounds with a wingspan exceeding 6 feet. The sighting in the Lacandon Jungle follows renewed interest sparked by a 2011 photograph taken by an Indigenous guide. This discovery confirms that the harpy eagle still maintains a small presence in Mexico, though their numbers are likely extremely limited.
2️⃣ Why is this good news: The reappearance of the harpy eagle demonstrates nature’s resilience and ability to persist despite overwhelming odds. Finding this magnificent raptor in the Lacandon Jungle highlights the vital importance of preserving Mexico’s remaining rainforest habitats, which house 33% of the country’s bird species and 25% of its mammals. This discovery gives conservationists a renewed opportunity to implement protection measures for both the eagles and their habitat. The sighting also adds to a growing list of species being rediscovered after being presumed extinct, providing hope for biodiversity conservation.
3️⃣ What’s next: Conservation efforts must now focus on protecting the Lacandon Jungle ecosystem to support any remaining harpy eagles. Researchers need to determine the size and health of the population to develop effective conservation strategies. Local Indigenous communities like Siyaj Chan will likely play a crucial role in monitoring and protecting these rare birds in their territory.
Read the full story here: Good News Network – Giant Mystical Eagle Thought to Be ‘Extinct in Mexico’ Reappears, Marking Landmark Moment for Conservationists
