FEROCIOUS ANIMALS

The Philippine Eagle: photos and characteristics of one of the world's most distinctive raptors

The Philippine eagle, is considered one of the most fascinating and majestic raptor species in the world.

With its outstretched wings reaching one meter in length and its distinctive brown plumage, this bird is truly an imposing sight. In this photogallery, we will explore the unique characteristics of this raptor, as well as provide some breathtaking photos that capture its beauty and power.

Browse through this photogallery and others on our website to discover this and other incredible animal facts from around the world.

By HCruz985 - Philippine Eagle, CC BY-SA 2.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=652494
Philippine Eagle
The Philippine eagle, (Pithecophaga jefferyi) is a bird of prey that belongs to the family Accipitridae. This raptor resides mostly in the Philippines.
By Sinisa Djordje Majetic - su463, CC BY-SA 2.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=652
Where does the name come from?
This raptor came to be called the 'Monkey eagle' because of its diet: until recently, it was thought to feed mainly on monkeys. Recently, however, it was discovered that this raptor feeds on any kind of animal, such as rats, bats, and in some cases even monkeys, macaques, and deer.
AFP PHOTO / Jay DIRECTO (Photo credit should read JAY DIRECTO/AFP via Getty Images)
Features
The distinctive and variegated plumage of this raptor is one of its distinguishing features. Particularly standing out is the head, decorated with long, thick brown feathers that form a ruffled crest.
AFP PHOTO / Jay DIRECTO (Photo credit should read JAY DIRECTO/AFP via Getty Images)
Dimensions
The Philippine Eagle is one of the largest eagles in the world in terms of length: in fact, this raptor can reach an average length of 85-105 cm and a wingspan of between 180 cm and 220 cm.
By Shemlongakit - Own work, CC BY-SA 4.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=91421085
Dangers
This beautiful raptor is at risk of extinction due to the many dangers in its habitat, such as deforestation, and climate change.
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