THRASAETUS
\θɹˈasiːtəs], \θɹˈasiːtəs], \θ_ɹ_ˈa_s_iː_t_ə_s]\
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The name of the genus to which the harpy-eagle or crested-eagle (T. harpyia) of South America belongs. The characteristic features are the crest (which lies flat unless when the bird is roused), the strength of the feet and length of the claws, and the thickness of the bones, the whole framework of the bird being exceedingly powerful. The harpy-eagle lives in thick forests and preys on sloths, deer, etc.
By Daniel Lyons
