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 dark brown upperparts and white underparts. The head and nape are pale creamy-brown with a distinctive shaggy crest of long, narrow feathers. The bill is large and blue-gray, and the eyes are blue-gray.
Vocalization / CallVocalizations include loud, piercing whistles and calls, often described as a series of high-pitched screams or wails.
Primary Dietcarnivore
Primary Habitatstropical rainforest, mountainous regions
Conservation Statuscritically-endangered
Geographic RangeEndemic to the Philippines, found primarily on the islands of Luzon, Samar, Leyte, and Mindanao.
Identifying FeaturesVery large size, Prominent shaggy crest, Pale creamy-brown face and nape, Dark brown upperparts, White underparts, Powerful blue-gray bill and talons
Description
The Philippine Eagle is one of the largest and most powerful eagles in the world, characterized by its distinctive shaggy crest and formidable size. It is an apex predator of the Philippine rainforests, known for its keen hunting abilities.
