Harpy Eagles vs.Climate Change

As of recent years, climate change has been a growing problem for ecosystems around the globe. Some of the most vulnerable ecosystems are tropical rainforests, home to the Harpy Eagles. As climate change shows no sign of stopping, Harpy Eagles need to adapt to the new frontier for survival. Some of the new hurdles may include changes in air pressure, heat, and pollution. The Harpy Eagle is a sizeable bird with dark gray wings spanning 6.5 feet. In the future, the eagle may adapt to have shorter, light gray wings. This would provide the eagles with the advantage of heat protection, as well as smaller wings to fly under the tree canopy. Harpy eagles live most of their life above the treetops, but with an increased rate of pollution and violent weather, the Harpys would need to shift towards lower trees to find sanctuary.