Philippine Eagle
NamePhilippine Eagle
Common NamePhilippine Eagle
Scientific NamePithecophaga jefferyi
FamilyAccipitridae
Wingspan (cm)200
Length (cm)95
Weight (g)6350
Plumage DetailsAdults have dark brown upperparts with lighter feather edges, giving a scaled appearance, and white underparts. The head is adorned with a prominent shaggy, creamy-brown crest, and the nape is streaked with dark brown. The large, powerful bill is bluish-grey.
Vocalization / CallVocalizations include loud, piercing whistles and calls, often described as a series of high-pitched screams or a 'whee-whee-whee' sound, used for communication and territorial defense.
Primary Dietcarnivore
Primary Habitatstropical rainforest, montane forest
Conservation Statuscritically-endangered
Geographic RangeEndemic to the Philippines, found on the islands of Luzon, Samar, Leyte, and Mindanao, primarily in old-growth and mature secondary forests.
Identifying Featuresvery large size, prominent shaggy crest, massive, high-arched bluish-grey bill, dark brown upperparts with lighter edges, white underparts, long tail, endemic to the Philippines
Description
The Philippine Eagle is one of the largest and most powerful forest raptors in the world, characterized by its distinctive shaggy crest and massive bill. It is an apex predator of the Philippine rainforests, known for its majestic flight and keen hunting abilities.
