Pithecophaga jefferyi
Critically Endangered
Standing as a proud symbol of the Philippines, the Philippine Eagle, also known as the Monkey-eating Eagle, is a majestic bird renowned for its impressive size and powerful build. This solitary creature, endemic to the Philippines, is a sight to behold with its brown and white plumage, piercing eyes, and a crown of long feathers. Despite its grandeur, it faces the harsh reality of being critically endangered, with its survival challenged by habitat loss and hunting.
Males and females have similar plumage
Brown
Brown
White, Black
White, Black
Brown
Brown
Hooked
Grey
Grey
Yellow
Yellow
Large, powerful build, long crown feathers
Less pronounced than adults
Long, wide and dark colored
Shorter with less color contrast
86cm to 102cm
Length
184cm to 202cm
Wingspan
4.7kg to 8kg
Weight
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Loud, high-pitched whistles
Series of whistles, each ending with a higher note
Loud, high-pitched whistle
Active during the day, hunting in the morning and late afternoon
Solitary, forming pairs only during mating season
Defends large territories, especially during mating season
Non-migratory
Minimal interaction due to solitary nature
Primates, Bats, Birds
Hunts from a perch, swooping down on prey
Morning and late afternoon
Swooping from a perch
Based on availability of prey
Requires large quantities of food due to size
Large trees in undisturbed forest
Large platform of sticks
Late September to early February
Once every two years
White with few or no markings
Approximately 7cm x 5.5cm
Usually one egg
Around 58-68 days
Approximately 5-6 months
Both parents incubate eggs and feed chick
Endemic to the Philippines
Undisturbed dipterocarp and mid-montane forests
Sea level to 1800 meters
Non-migratory
Tropical rainforest
Tropical
Please note, this range and distribution map is a high-level overview, and doesn't break down into specific regions and areas of the countries.