Coyote vs Harpy Eagle

[Flashlight237]

Okay, so here's the deal. We have the Coyote, and then we have the Harpy Eagle. From what I can tell, both creatures can go from around 10-C to 10-B. From what I can tell, here's what both creatures have.

Coyote

• Hunted larger prey, like goats and sheep
• Largest individuals are slightly out of weight class of harpy eagle prey
• More adaptable

= Typically uses stealth to stalk prey

• Bite force is weaker than harpy eagle's talons (173.4 N)
• Slightly slower
• Cannot fly obviously
• Relies on larger animals for food at times

Harpy Eagle

• Wider prey range than coyotes
• Talons are stronger than coyote bites (490 N)
• Flight allows for better mobility
• Slightly faster
• Can hunt without assistance from larger animals

= Typically uses stealth to stalk prey

• Less adaptable
• Largest coyotes slightly outweigh harpy eagle's prey
• Hollow bones may make them less durable despite protection provided by feathers (shares this weakness with other birds)

Both creatures start where they hunt best, with the coyotes obviously on the ground and the harpy eagle in the canopy of a tree. That being said, let's see who wins this match.

Coyote: 0
Harpy Eagle: 0
Inconclusive: 0

 

[Flashlight237]

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