The Monkey Eating Eagle

The Philippine eagle (Pithecopaga jefferyi) is the largest in the world, and it snacks on monkeys. With its ...

The Philippine eagle is one of the largest and most endangered eagles in the world. The raptor is currently documented on just four Philippine islands—Mindanao, Luzon, Leyte, and Samar. Scientists estimate that perhaps only a few hundred pairs remain in the wild. With a wingspan of nearly seven feet and a weight of up to 14 pounds, the species, Pithecophaga jefferyi, casts an impressive shadow as it soars through its rain forest home. Its long tail helps it skillfully maneuver while hunting…

Scientists have assessed the world’s 9,993 bird species according to their evolutionary distinctiveness and global extinction risk