Wild Windows · Philippine Eagle
Philippine Eagle
Pithecophaga jefferyi
One of the rarest and most powerful eagles in the world, endemic to the old-growth forests of four Philippine islands. Stands roughly a meter tall and weighs up to 8 kg with a 2-meter wingspan. The national bird of the Philippines.
Natural History
Habitat
Tropical dipterocarp forests on the islands of Luzon, Samar, Leyte, and Mindanao.
Diet
Mainly tree-dwelling mammals (palm civets, monkeys, flying lemurs) plus snakes, large birds, and monitor lizards.
Lifespan
30 to 60 years.
Behavior
Forms lifelong monogamous pair bonds. A breeding pair needs roughly 100 square kilometers of territory. Raises a single chick every two years.
Classroom Facts
- Killing a Philippine Eagle is punishable by twelve years in prison under Philippine law.
- Fewer than 400 breeding pairs remain in the wild.
- They are one of the only eagles in the world that hunts monkeys.
Live Cameras
1 philippine eagle camera in the catalog.
Each listing shows its current source, permission, and playback-verification state.
