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(DSC03323) At the Philippine Eagle Center in Malagos, Davao City - The Philippine Eagle was once known as the monkey-eating eagle. It is endemic(found only) to the eastern portion of the Philippine comprising the Sierra Madre mountains in Eastern Luzon and the heavily forested area of Mindanao. The largest eagle, standing to about three and a half feet (3 1/2) may be recognized by its powerful bill, strong legs and claws or talons. The general body color is grayish brown in the back and wings, whitish front neck and belly with shafts of gray brown streaked feathers on the head, which when erect forms a crest. They prey mostly on monkeys, but lately they have been observed feeding on flying lemurs (caguang), wild cats (musang), and flying squirrels (tapilac) in Mindanao. Usually the male does the hunting, sharing his catch with the female and the young, especially during the breeding time. The life of the Philippine Eagle has been closely watched resulting in the following findings: pairs occupy a wide territory in lowland and medium elevation forest. Hunting flights extend to the cleared areas as well. At breeding time, they usually indulge in high searing flights and are said to mate in mid-air. The nest is a crude platform of branches and twigs, set in the tallest tree. Only one white egg is laid which hatches in about two months. The very size of the Philippine Eagle with its majestic stance makes it a very desirable target as a trophy. Also because of its uniqueness, there is a demand for its in major zoos of the world. (Taken from http://www.clickdavao.com/tourist_spots. html)

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    • photo of rm_blizzard
    • Wow, what a great shot. Hopefully there is still sufficent habitat remaining for this magnificent bird to thrive in the wild.

    • said rm_blizzard

    • 2011.01.16 at 10:54:49 PST

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