“Pithecophaga jefferyi”
A critically endangered bird of prey, the magnificent Philippine Eagle is the “Crown Jewel of Philippine Biodiversity”. It’s commanding presence in the forests connotes a rich and biodiverse forest ecosystem.Being a top predator, this bird helps regulate the population of that animals can pose danger to humans like snakes.
Did you know that Philippine eagles bond for life? These birds are faithful to their partner but may find another mate when their partner dies.This slow reproducing birds breeds once every two years and lays a single egg in a breeding season. Both parents take turns nurturing the young until it fledges off the nest at 22 months in search of its own territory. By virtue of Presidential Proclamation No.79 of 1999, June 4-10 was declared as Philippine Eagle Week to enjoin various sectors of society to take action on the protection and conservation of the Philippine Eagle.