The Edge · CR Critically Endangered
Philippine Eagle
Pithecophaga jefferyi
One of the largest and most powerful eagles alive, crowned with a shaggy crest — and down to a few hundred pairs across a few islands.
CR · Critically Endangered
Overview
One of the largest and most powerful eagles alive, crowned with a shaggy crest — and down to a few hundred pairs across a few islands.
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Field data
| IUCN status | CR · Critically Endangered |
|---|---|
| Population | ~400 pairs |
| Trend | decreasing |
| Last assessed | 2016 |
| Class / Order | Aves · Accipitriformes |
| Family | Accipitridae |
| Range | Philippines |
Why it matters
Evolutionary distinction
- Powerful enough to take monkeys and flying lemurs as prey.
- A single pair needs tens of square kilometres of forest.
From the collection
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Philippine Eagle art print
Museum-grade art print from the Philippine Eagle plate.
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Philippine Eagle notebook
Museum-grade notebook from the Philippine Eagle plate.
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