Philippine Eagle
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NamePhilippine Eagle
Common NamePhilippine Eagle
Scientific NamePithecophaga jefferyi
FamilyAccipitridae
Wingspan (cm)200
Length (cm)94
Weight (g)6350
Plumage DetailsAdults have a dark brown back and wings, contrasting with a creamy white belly and underwings. The head and nape are adorned with a shaggy, creamy-brown crest, and the facial skin is dark with striking blue-gray eyes.
Vocalization / CallKnown for loud, piercing calls, often described as a series of high-pitched whistles or screams, sometimes ending with a deep, resonant 'whee-whee-whee'.
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.
Identifying Featureslarge size, shaggy crest, dark brown back, creamy white belly, powerful talons, blue-gray eyes
Description
The Philippine Eagle is one of the largest and most powerful forest raptors in the world, characterized by its distinctive shaggy crest and powerful talons. It is an apex predator in its rainforest habitat, primarily hunting mammals and birds.
