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 DetailsThe plumage is dark brown on the upperparts, wings, and tail, contrasting sharply with the creamy white underparts. The head and nape are adorned with a prominent, shaggy crest of long, narrow, pale brown feathers. The facial skin is bluish-grey, and the large, powerful beak is dark grey.
Vocalization / CallKnown for loud, piercing, high-pitched whistles, screams, and prolonged wails, often described as a series of ascending and descending calls.
Primary Dietcarnivore
Primary Habitatstropical rainforest, montane forest, dense forest
Conservation Statuscritically-endangered
Geographic RangeEndemic to the Philippines, found on the major islands of Luzon, Samar, Leyte, and Mindanao, primarily in old-growth and mature secondary forests.
Identifying Featureslarge size, prominent shaggy crest, white belly, dark brown back and wings, powerful dark grey beak, bluish-grey facial skin
Description
One of the largest and most powerful eagles in the world, the Philippine Eagle is an apex predator of the Philippine rainforests. It is characterized by its distinctive shaggy crest and powerful build, primarily hunting arboreal mammals.
