Philippine Eagle
NamePhilippine Eagle
Common NamePhilippine Eagle
Scientific NamePithecophaga jefferyi
FamilyAccipitridae
Wingspan (cm)200
Length (cm)94
Weight (g)6350
Plumage DetailsThe plumage features dark brown upperparts with paler feather edges, contrasting with white underparts. Its head is adorned with a prominent, shaggy, rufous-brown crest, and it has a pale blue-gray bill and dark brown legs with powerful yellow talons.
Vocalization / CallVocalizations include loud, high-pitched, piercing calls, often described as a series of short, sharp whistles or screams.
Primary Dietcarnivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statuscritically-endangered
Geographic RangeEndemic to the Philippines, found on the islands of Luzon, Samar, Leyte, and Mindanao, primarily in primary and secondary tropical rainforests.
Identifying FeaturesVery large size, Prominent shaggy rufous-brown crest, Dark brown upperparts contrasting with white underparts, Pale blue-gray bill, Powerful talons
Description
The Philippine Eagle is one of the largest and most powerful eagles in the world, known for its distinctive shaggy crest and formidable talons. It is an apex predator of the Philippine rainforests, primarily preying on medium-sized mammals and birds.
