ÁGUIA-PEGA-MACACO realmente PEGA MACACOS? Gavião-pega-macaco

Does it really catch monkeys? The monkey-eating eagle (Spizaetus tyrannus) has one of the most curious names among Brazilian birds of prey. But does it really hunt monkeys? In this episode of the Bird by Bird series, we'll uncover the truth behind this name and learn in detail about one of the most impressive eagles in the Brazilian forests. During an expedition through the Atlantic Forest, we show how to find the species in nature, its activity times, territorial vocalizations, and behaviors that help birdwatchers locate it. We also explain its identification characteristics, geographic distribution, reproduction, and some little-known facts about its biology. You'll discover the monkey-eating eagle's main prey, including opossums, mouse opossums, squirrels, bats, birds, and other small vertebrates. And of course: we'll analyze the rare records of primate predation and understand why monkeys seem to represent only a small portion of its diet. In this video you will see: • How to identify a harpy eagle; • Differences between juveniles and adults; • How to locate the species in the Atlantic Forest; • Vocalizations and territorial behavior; • What it actually hunts; • Rare records involving primates; • Mysteries about its hunting strategies; • Distribution throughout Brazil; • Reproduction and nesting; • An impressive case of partial leucism. The harpy eagle belongs to the group of large forest eagles of the genus Spizaetus, birds characterized by their feathered tarsi, developed crest, and extraordinary hunting ability in forest environments. Become a member of this channel and get benefits:    / @planetaaves