National symbol an overnight star at Summit Park

The three years old Harpy eagle, born in captivity in the US has surprised her caregivers with her ability to adapt to her new home and does not appear to be disturbed by the proximity of crowds as she displays her plumage or takes her meals.

Nestor Correa, director of Summit Park, told La Prensa.com that Panama, yes that’s her name, adapted perfectly to the sounds heard in the area and Panamanian tropical rain. The eagle, which is Panama’s national symbol, was born at the zoo in Miami, where she lived more than three years.

Correa said park staff were surprised that she did not have any fear of people, and seem to like them around.
Panama replaces Cheyenne, a male, who died on June 8, 2012, aged 51.
Panama Correa emphasized that there are two major plans, one is to be an animal ambassador to educate Panamanians on environmental protection, and the second objective is related to when a male comes to the park and to attempt the reproduction of the species in captivity, as happened with her parents in the United States.
Panama would be ready for breeding at five years of age.