Philippine Eagle

The Philippine Eagle (Pithecophaga jefferyi), also known as the Monkey-eating Eagle, is an eagle of the family Accipitridae that is endemic to forests in the Philippines. Affinities uncertain. Recent molecular study suggested that it may be sister to Circaetus. Monotypic.

Among the rarest, largest, and most powerful birds in the world, it has been declared the Philippine national bird. It is critically endangered, mainly due to massive loss of habitat due to deforestation in most of its range. Killing a Philippine Eagle is punishable under Philippine law by twelve years in jail and heavy fines.

Description
It has brown and white-coloured plumage, and a shaggy crest, and generally measures 90 –; 4700 –; with a wingspan of 184 –.