Philippine Eagle

     Philippine Eagle with the scientific name of  Pithecophaga jefferyi, also known as the Monkey-eating Eagle, is an eagle of the family acccipitridae that is endemic to forests in the Philippines.

    Philippines on 4 July  Philippine Eagle was officially 1995 by President Fidel V. Ramos under Proclamation No. 615. This eaThedeclared the national bird of the gle, because of its size and rarity, is also a highly desired bird for bird watchers. The Philippine Eagle is a giant forest raptor endemic to the Philippines. It is cothe world. Unfortunately, it is also one of the world’s rarest and certainly among its most critical endangered vertebrate species. The eagle is known to be geographically restricted to the islands of, Samar, Luzon Leyte.nsidered one of the largest and most powerful eagles.

     Data from nesting pairs in Mindanao suggest that the nesting season can start in September and may extend up to February of the following year. But in Luzon, it is between mid-Decembers to mid-January. The factors responsible for seasonal timing of breeding are not known. However, rainfall patterns, such as the case in Luzon where the periods from September to November are peak typhoon season thus would not be advantageous for egg-laying, as well as the seasonal abundance of the prey have been suggested as possible environmental factors that trigger breeding. A complete breeding cycle, from courtship until the young eagle leaves the parents' territory, lasts two years

   There are foundation that takes a comprehensive approach to conservation, engaging in research, off-site and on-site protection, community-based efforts, and public education to promote greater understanding and achieve results in the preservation of the eagle and its habitat.

CONSERVATION BREEDING PROGRAM      The program is directed at developing a viable gene pool and propagating the target species ex situ.  The goal of this program is to release offspring back into the wild to help complement wild populations. The program has been primarily responsible for producing fourteen captive-bred Philippine Eagles to date.  The animal caretakers and biologists of the Conservation Breeding team have also been heavily involved in the planning and execution of the Foundation’s eagle release projects, including the preparation of eagles targeted for release. The work also involves rehabilitating injured eagles recovered from the wild and the care and management of other raptors and animal species housed at the Philippine Eagle Center in Malagos, Baguio District, and Davao City. Philippine Eagle