Moreover, according to National Geographic Today, harpy - eagle talons are so strong that they can crush “the bones of the sloths, monkeys, and other prey the eagle snatches from the rain forest canopy, often killing its victims instantly. ”
„ National Geographic Today ” lisab, et harpüia küünised on nii tugevad, et ta võib nendega purustada „laisikute, ahvide ja teiste saakloomade luid, kui ta nad ülalt puuvõradest kätte saab, ning tappa oma ohvrid tihtipeale silmapilkselt ”.