Pithecophaga jefferyi (Philippine Eagle)

Philippine Eagle

Dutch: Apenarend

Order: Falconiformes
Family: Accipitridae
Genus: Pithecophaga
Species: Pithecophaga jefferyi




Male bird, rampotheca absent. Many thanks to the Royal Belgian institute of natural sciences, Brussels, for allowing us to photograph this specimen.

Side, top and bottom view of skull. (Click on image to enlarge)

Length: 137 mm
Length cranium: 76 mm
Width (cranium): 72 mm
Height (cranium): 48 mm
Alternative names: Affenadler (German), Aigle des singes (French), Aguila Monera (Spanish)


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