Agham by Justine Babiera

The Philippine Eagle is a giant bird of prey that can only be seen in 4 islands in the Philippines- Luzon, Samar, Leyte and Mindanao. It is considered to be one of the largest and most powerful among forest raptors. ... At least one Philippine Eagle is killed every year because of shooting. They have been known to hunt bats, civets, flying squirrels, and macaques. They also eat birds, including other birds of prey, snakes and lizards. The diet of a Philippine Eagle varies depending on the island it lives on. Prey found in abundance on one island might be scarce or non-existent on another. The International Union for Conservation of Nature lists the Philippine eagle as one of more than 400 plant and animal species that face the threat of extinction. Today, only 400 pairs of Philippine eagles are left in the wild. Why do we need to save Philippine eagle? FOR THE ENVIRONMENT As the species on top of the food chain, the Philippine Eagle has a crucial role to play in keeping the gentle balance of the ecosystem in check. It helps naturally regulate species population and provide an umbrella of protection to all other life forms in its territory. Why this is our National Bird? signed by former President Fidel Ramos, gave way to the recognition of the species as the country's national bird. It was recognised as such for it is only found in the Philippines and according to the proclamation, its distinguished characteristics of strength and love for freedom exemplify the Filipino people. The Philippine Eagle is symbolic of the Filipino's bravery and strength. The lord of the skies, the Philippine Eagle is the world's largest eagle and can only be found in our country. However, this raptor is critically endangered due to deforestation and habitat destruction. Is American Eagle bigger than Philippine eagle? A fight between the Philippine Eagle and the Bald Eagle is something that anyone would be interested in watching. There is no record of the two birds ever being on the same battle field. the Philippine eagle as national bird, Philippine pearl as national gem, arnis as national. Where can the Philippine Eagle be found? Southeast Asia The Philippine Eagle, as its name suggests, is found only in the Philippines, an island country in Southeast Asia. While the Philippines consists of more than 7,000 islands, the Philippine Eagle is found on only four of them, all within the northern and eastern regions of the country.