Captive-breeding (Philippine Eagle)

CITES Appendix I and II.

The Philippine Eagle, Ptecophaga jefferyi is considered as an endemic species in the country, yet, its in the current list of critically endangered according to IUCN. Rapid declines in their populations are due to extensive deforestation from the past three generation (56years). Mindanao habituated by almost of their population, with recent research estimating 82-233 breeding pairs (2003), with an estimated six pairs on Samar and two on Leyte, and Luzon may have very few population left. Northern Sierra Madre Natural Park on Luzon, Mt. Kitanglad and Mt. Apo Natural Parks on Mindanao are some of the protected areas subjected to protect the eagle territory. The conservation Actions Proposed
Conduct further research into distribution, numbers, ecological needs and threats in protected areas in Mindanao. Implementations in the habitat management schemes for beneficial purposes were focused, and Samar and Leyte take findings into account when planning the release of captive-bred and rehabilitated birds.