Wildlife Conservation

Philippine Eagle: National Symbol Under Threat

The Philippine eagle is one of the world's largest and most powerful eagles, critically endangered by deforestation across the Philippine archipelago.

Key Facts

One of the world's largest eagles with a 2-meter wingspan
Listed as Critically Endangered with fewer than 800 individuals remaining
Found only in the Philippines — primarily Mindanao, Leyte, and Samar
Pairs mate for life and raise only one chick every two years
Deforestation has reduced Philippine forest cover to under 20% of original extent

Welfare Considerations

Eagles that lose hunting territories suffer food stress and reproductive failure. Electrocution on power lines, trapping, and shooting by local hunters cause welfare harms. The long generation time and slow reproduction mean population recovery takes decades even under ideal conditions.

What You Can Do

Support Philippine Eagle Foundation conservation and veterinary programs
Advocate for expanded protected areas on Mindanao covering eagle territory
Donate to reforestation projects that restore eagle hunting habitat
Educate communities about eagle conservation and laws protecting them