Philippine Eagle

Philippine Eagle (Philippine Eagle, scientific name: Pithecophaga jefferyi)

The Philippine Eagle is one of the largest eagles in the world. Due to its powerful strength and rarity, it is known as the "national bird of the Philippines" and is also one of the most endangered raptors in the world.

Basic information

Scientific name: Pithecophaga jefferyi

Alias: Monkey-eating Eagle, Philippine Eagle

Body length: 90-105 cm (up to 112 cm including tail feathers)

Wingspan: about 2.2 meters (up to 2.5 meters)

Weight: 4.5-8 kg (females are usually larger than males)

Lifespan: about 30-40 years in the wild, up to 60 years in captivity

Conservation level: Critically Endangered (CR, IUCN Red List)

Appearance characteristics

Crest: There is a long brown crest on the head that looks like "hair", which is its iconic feature.

Feathers: dark brown back, white belly, strong and wide wings.

Eyes: Yellow or light brown, with extremely sharp vision, able to lock onto prey from high in the air.

Beak: Blue-gray, extremely strong, able to tear through the flesh and bones of prey with ease.