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Philippine Eagle "Bighani" in Davao City's Philippine Eagle Center

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(DSC02058a) The Philippine Eagle (Pithecophaga jefferyi), the country’s national bird, is a giant forest raptor endemic to the Philippines. It is considered as one of the largest and most powerful eagles in the world. Found only in the islands of Luzon, Samar, Leyte and Mindanao. Its height is one meter and has a wingspan of approximately two meters. Frequently soars above the forest and feeds on any medium small to medium large animals including snakes, birds, and a variety of mammals such as flying lemurs and occasionally monkeys. Nests are large structures made of sticks built on main forks of the tree or on a platform provided by ferns and orchids. The female lays a single egg once every two years. Incubation takes 56 to 60 days, the longest incubation period recorded for eagles. The Philippine Eagle sits on top of the food chain and is considered the barometer of the health and well-being of the forest ecosystem. Studies have shown that pair of eagles maintain a forest territory of about 130 square kilometers. Only 300 pairs are estimated to remain throughout the country. Help save the eagles by saving their forest homes. (Taken from a PEC signage)

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