Philippine Eagle

Also known as Pithecophaga jefferyi, Great Philippine eagle, Monkey-eating eagle

species of bird

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The Philippine Eagle is a large, rare bird of prey found only in the Philippines that hunts other birds and small animals in tropical forests. It matters because it is one of the world's most endangered birds, making its survival important for maintaining the health of Philippine ecosystems and as a symbol of the country's natural heritage.

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Species

Critically Endangered

Maximum longevity: 41 years (captivity) Observations: One adult animal lived for 41 years in Rome zoo, so the maximum longevity of these animals is likely underestimated (http://www.philippineeagle.org/). This is an endangered species.

via IUCN

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Commons category: Pithecophaga jefferyi
taxon name: Pithecophaga jefferyi
Commons gallery: Pithecophaga jefferyi
wingspan: 193
short name: P. jefferyi
taxon common name: Monkey-eating Eagle

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The Philippine eagle (Pithecophaga jefferyi), also known as the monkey-eating eagle or great Philippine eagle, is a critically endangered species of eagle of the family Accipitridae which is endemic to forests in the Philippines. It has brown and white-colored plumage, a shaggy crest, and generally measures 86 to 102 cm (2.82 to 3.35 ft) in length and weighs 4.04 to 8.0 kg (8.9 to 17.6 lb).

The Philippine eagle is considered the largest of the extant eagles in the world in terms of length and wing surface area, with only Steller's sea eagle and the Harpy eagle being larger in terms of weight and bulk. It has been declared the national bird of the Philippines. It is also depicted in the Philippine one thousand-peso note. The species had been classified by the IUCN Red List as critically endangered with a declining population and is one of the most endangered raptors in the world. The most significant threat to the species is loss of habitat, a result of high levels of deforestation throughout most of its range. Since 2019, more than 20 eagles have been rescued mostly due to injuries from gunshot wounds.