Haast's Eagle

[Will E Worm]

Haast's Eagle (Harpagornis moorei), was a massive, now extinct eagle that once lived on the South Island of New Zealand. Also known as the Harpagornis Eagle, it was the largest eagle to have ever lived. It is believed that the Māori called it Pouakai; the often-cited name Hokioi (or hakawai) refers to the aerial display of the New Zealand Snipe — specifically, the extinct South Island subspecies. Premium Link Upgrade

 

[tartanterrier]

I very nearly went to Haast when I was in Queenstown.But the weather
put me off the trip.Just as well as I would've been pecked to death :eek: