Philippine eagle (Pithecophaga jefferyi), Mindanao.
Image: Francesco Veronesi from Italy, CC BY-SA 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons.
At a glance
- IUCN category
- CR · Critically Endangered
- Animal group
- Birds
- Population trend
- Decreasing
- Last verified
Conservation overview
The Philippine eagle is one of the largest and most powerful eagles in the world, endemic to old-growth rainforest in the Philippines. It is assessed as Critically Endangered on the IUCN Red List.
A forest apex predator, it hunts animals as large as flying lemurs, monkeys, and other birds, and pairs raise a single chick over a long period.
Range & habitat
Endemic to old-growth rainforest on four Philippine islands: Luzon, Samar, Leyte, and Mindanao.
Major threats
Threats below are drawn from the authoritative sources listed on this page. For the current, complete assessment, see the IUCN Red List.
- Deforestation and loss of old-growth forest
- Hunting and shooting
- A very low reproductive rate
Why it matters
As the national bird of the Philippines and a top forest predator, it is a flagship for protecting the country's remaining old-growth rainforest.
Gallery
Philippine eagle (Pithecophaga jefferyi) at the Philippine Eagle Center, Davao.
Image: Constantine Agustin from Manila, Philippines, CC BY-SA 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons.
Sources
Sources for Philippine Eagle
- IUCN Red List — look up Philippine Eagle (authoritative status)
- Animal Diversity Web
Frequently Asked Questions
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