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Philippine Eagle
- Scientific name
- Pithecophaga jefferyi
- Family
- Accipitridae
- Conservation status
- Endangered
- Habitat
- Forest mixed
- Wing shape
- Broad
- Tail shape
- Long
Where it came from
The Philippine Eagle, known scientifically as Pithecophaga jefferyi, was first described by British explorer John Whitehead in 1896. Often referred to as the monkey-eating eagle, it is endemic to the Philippine archipelago and represents one of the largest and most powerful raptors in the world. Evolutionarily, its broad, rounded wings and long tail were refined by nature to provide exceptional maneuverability while hunting within the dense, multi-layered forest canopies of the islands.
The species was officially designated as the national bird of the Philippines by President Fidel V. Ramos in 1995 to emphasize its role as a symbol of the nation's biodiversity and environmental heritage. Its survival has long been the focus of intense conservation efforts, as it is classified as critically endangered due to the rapid destruction of its primary forest habitats. Its biological design, characterized by a striking shaggy crest and deep, piercing eyes, has made it a focal point for international ornithological study and a critical indicator of tropical ecosystem health.
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