Philippine Eagle

By acelyn On November 22nd, 2009

Philippine Eagle

One of the Philippine Eagles held captive at the Philippine Eagle Conservation Center in Davao City.

The Philippine Eagle, Pithecophaga jefferyi, also known as the Great Philippine Eagle or Monkey-eating Eagle, is among the tallest, rarest, largest and most powerful birds in the world. A bird of prey belonging to the family Accipitridae, it is also known as “Haribon” or “Haring Ibon,” which means “Bird King”. Its local name is banog

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2 Responses to “Philippine Eagle”

  1. wow, this is a spectacular shot! excellent!

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  2. nice photo! Btw, are they still on the the endangered list?

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