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Philippine Eagle
Pithecophaga jefferyi
Philippine Eagle (Pithecophaga jefferyi) — Birds of Prey of South & Southeast Asia.
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The Philippine Eagle (Pithecophaga jefferyi) is a member of the Accipitridae family found in South & Southeast Asia. Adults weigh 5.2 kg. The IUCN Red List lists it as Critically Endangered.
Conservation status
IUCN Red List (opens in a new tab)Facing an extremely high risk of extinction in the wild.
Where it fits
- Class Aves
- Order Accipitriformes
- Family Accipitridae Kites, Hawks, Eagles
- Genus Pithecophaga
- Species jefferyi
Where it lives
Luzon, East Visayas and Mindanao (northern, east-central, southern Philippines)
Quick facts
- Weight
- 5.2 kg
- Diet
- Vertebrate hunters
- Family
- Accipitridae
- Order
- Accipitriformes
- Habitat
- Woodland
How to identify
Similar birds
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Biology & behaviour
Diet
The Philippine Eagle preys mainly on other vertebrates.
Behaviour
A bird of dense forest, it spends much of its time perched in trees and shrubs.
Migration
The Philippine Eagle is largely sedentary, staying within its range year-round rather than making regular long-distance migrations.
The Philippine Eagle (Pithecophaga jefferyi) is a species of bird in the Accipitridae family, part of the order Accipitriformes. It is found across South & Southeast Asia. Its distribution covers OR Luzon, East Visayas and Mindanao (n, ec, s Philippines).
It is a very large bird. Adults weighs around 5.2 kg, with a wing length of about 58.6 cm and a tail of around 42.3 cm.
It is classified as Critically Endangered on the IUCN Red List and is a focus of conservation concern. Critically Endangered is the highest risk category before extinction in the wild.
Its mapped global range covers an estimated 142,000 km².
Songs & calls
Frequently asked questions
How big is the Philippine Eagle?
The Philippine Eagle is a very large bird that weighs around 5.2 kg.
Where does the Philippine Eagle live?
The Philippine Eagle is found across South & Southeast Asia with a range covering OR Luzon, East Visayas and Mindanao (n, ec, s Philippines), where it is typically found in wooded and forested habitats.
What family does the Philippine Eagle belong to?
The Philippine Eagle (Pithecophaga jefferyi) belongs to the Accipitridae family, in the order Accipitriformes.
What does the Philippine Eagle eat?
The Philippine Eagle preys mainly on other vertebrates.
Does the Philippine Eagle migrate?
The Philippine Eagle is largely sedentary, staying within its range year-round rather than making regular long-distance migrations.
Is the Philippine Eagle endangered?
It is classified as Critically Endangered on the IUCN Red List and is a focus of conservation concern Critically Endangered is the highest risk category before extinction in the wild.
What sound does the Philippine Eagle make?
1 real field recording of the Philippine Eagle — including its begging call — can be played in the Songs & calls section on this page, credited to the recordist who captured it.
How large is the Philippine Eagle's range?
The Philippine Eagle has a mapped global range of about 142,000 km².
Conservation
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