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 DetailsDark brown upperparts, white underparts, and a shaggy, cream-colored crest with dark streaks. The nape and sides of the head are streaked dark brown. The large, powerful bill is bluish-gray, and the legs are yellow with large, powerful talons.
Vocalization / CallLoud, piercing calls, often described as a series of high-pitched whistles or screams, sometimes ending with a deep, guttural sound.
Primary Dietcarnivore
Primary Habitatstropical rainforest, montane forest, lowland 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 upperparts, white underparts, bluish-gray bill, yellow legs and talons, powerful build
Description
The Philippine Eagle is one of the largest and most powerful eagles in the world, endemic to the Philippines. It is characterized by its shaggy crest and dark brown upperparts with white underparts. This majestic raptor is a top predator in its forest habitat.
