The Harpiinae is a bird of prey subfamily which consists of large broad-winged species native to tropical forests, sometimes collectively known as harpies (not to be confused with the mythological creature of the same name). There are 4 genera in the subfamily, all monotypic.
The cladogram of the Harpiinae shown below is based on a molecular phylogenetic study of the Accipitridae by Therese Catanach and collaborators that was published in 2024.
Species Image Genus SpeciesHarpyopsis Papuan eagle, H. novaeguineaeMacheiramphus Bat hawk, M. alcinusMorphnus Crested eagle, M. guianensisHarpia Harpy eagle, H. harpyja
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