A Haast’s eagle attacks a moa pair. John Megahan, PLOS Biology. In a land without lions, wolves, or even snakes, the apex predator of this realm once had feathers.

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Extinct Haast Eagle: The South Island of New Zealand was once home to the extinct Haast's eagle, also called Hieraaetus moorei. Weighing about 10-18 kilos (22-40 pounds), it is the largest eagle to ...

Among these avian giants, Haast’s eagle (Hieraaetus moorei) stands as the largest eagle to have ever existed. This now-extinct raptor once ruled New Zealand’s South Island, weighing up to 18 ...

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The Haast’s eagle, scientifically known as Hieraaetus moorei, is a raptor species from the South Island of New Zealand. It was the world's largest eagle in weight, as they recorded a maximum weight of ...

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