Weighing up to 40 pounds (18 kg), with a wingspan stretching nearly 10 feet (3 meters), it was the largest eagle known to science. And it feasted on giants.

The extinct Haast’s eagle — known from fossils found in New Zealand — hunted like its modern relatives, but also had habits of a scavenger.

T he world of eagles is filled with fascinating stories of power, dominance, and mystery. Among these avian giants, Haast’s eagle (Hieraaetus moorei) stands as the largest eagle to have ever ...

New Zealand’s extinct Haast’s Eagle ( Hieraaetus moorei ), the largest known eagle, gulped down viscera like a vulture and may even have been bald, new research suggests. An international team ...