Founded in 1897, the Philippine Eagle is said to be a huge eagle(one of the largest eagles living today) growing up to 2'10"-3'4" with a large, deep bill and elongated nape feathers forming a "shaggy" crest. It has a dark face with a creamy-buff crown and nape. Upper parts are dark brown while the under parts are white. This eagle lives in the Philippines and it's population is currently at some 180-500 birds, but the numbers are decreasing due to forest destruction and fragmentation. The locals also hunt these birds for food and zoo exhibits.


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Found in 1924 by Stresemann, the Javan Hawk Eagle can grow up to 2' and is said to be a medium-sized, forest dwelling eagle. The crown and moustachial of the adult are black and it's crest is also black with with white tips. It's a chestnut color on the sides of the head and nape. It's back and wings are a dark brown and it has a long brown tail with bands of black. Under parts are white with brown bands. It's population is said to be at some 600-900 birds but there numbers are decreasing because of habitat loss and trade.

Author: Irawan Subingar

Founded in 1845 by Des Murs, the Madagascar Fish Eagle can grow up to 2'4". It's said to be a large fish eagle with a dark reddish-brown back and upper body, dark brown cap, with whitish cheeks and throat. It also has dark brown wings and a rather short tail. It's population is a 220 birds and falling due to deforestation, soil erosion and the development of wetlands areas.

Author: Frank Vassen

Founded in 1860 by Lawrence, the Gundlach's Hawk can grow to 1'5"-1'8". It's said to be a medium-sized, stocky forest raptor. Adults have dark blue-grey upper parts with a blackish cap and whitish underparts. It's population is at some 300-400 birds and is decreasing due to habitat loss, logging activities, and human persecution, because it preys on the local farms chickens.

Author: © Nils Navarro, 2007.