Abstract:
The Philippine Eagle, our national bird, is the largest eagle in the world. This magnificent bird proudly stands at one ( 1 ) meter in height and has a wingspan of about two (2) meters. Its
head is adorned with pointed crown feathers known as "crest" and it has a massive arched beak.
Our national bird has been given mighty names in the various regions such as "Haring lbon", "Agila", "Mamboogook", "Garuda", "Banog", "Asinmanonoy", and "Biok".
The female Philippine eagle is sexually mature at age five (5), the males at seven (7). The female lays only one (1) egg every two (2) years. Nests, measuring 1-2 meters wide, are built on large trees usually found along steep slopes and ravines. Both parents take turns incubating the egg for about 60 days. At 22 months, the young eagle leaves its parents' home
and searches for its own territory.
Info
| Source Institution | Department of Environment and Natural Resources |
| Source URL | http://www.denr.gov.ph/news-and-features/features/1825-the-philippine-eagle.pdf |
| Page Count | 4 |
| Place of Publication | Quezon City |
| Original Publication Date | June 13, 2014 |
| Tags | DENR, Eagle, Philippine, mindanao |