Pithecophaga jefferyi
The Philippine Eagle, also known as the Monkey-eating Eagle, is an awe-inspiring raptor endemic to the Philippines, revered as the national bird. This magnificent bird is among the largest and most powerful eagles in the world, with adults typically measuring 86 to 102 cm (34-40 in) in length and boasting an impressive wingspan of 184 to 220 cm (6 ft 0 in - 7 ft 3 in). Weighing between 4.5 to 8 kg (9.9-17.6 lb), its striking appearance includes a dark brown upperparts and creamy white underpa...
Primarily inhabits dense, old-growth lowland and montane rainforests on steep mountain slopes and deep ravines, ranging from sea level up to 1,800 meters (5,900 ft) in elevation.
Mainly arboreal mammals such as flying lemurs (colugos), civets, and monkeys, but also large snakes, hornbills, and other large forest birds. Its primary foraging method involves ambush hunting from a high perch.
The Philippine Eagle is a diurnal, solitary, and highly territorial raptor. It employs a patient 'perch-hunting' strategy, waiting silently on a high branch for prey, or occasionally soaring above the forest canopy before making a swift, powerful dive. Pairs are monogamous, forming lifelong bonds...
The Philippine Eagle is endemic to the Philippines, with its population severely fragmented and restricted to four major islands: Luzon, Samar, Leyte, and Mindanao. The largest remaining populations are found on Mindanao, particularly within the Davao Region and Southern Mindanao, where extensive...
Critically Endangered
- The Philippine Eagle holds the distinction of being the national bird of the Philippines, symbolizing its commitment to conservation. - It is one of the world's largest and rarest eagles, with a wingspan that can exceed 2 meters (7 feet). - Despite its historical common name, 'Monkey-eating Eag...