Thank You my friend, Walter aka bradpetehoops for this very beautiful postcard of the Great Philippine Eagle. Love it alot. Since eagles and doves are my favorite birds, this postcard is something I cherish alot. Thank you my friend and I hope you like the postcard Ive send you too.
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The Philippine Eagle, Pithecophaga jefferyi, also known as the Great Philippine Eagle or Monkey-eating Eagle, is among the tallest, rarest, largest and most powerful birds in the world. A bird of prey belonging to the family Accipitridae, it is also known as "Haribon" or "Haring Ibon," which means "Bird King". Its local name is banog.
Source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Philippine_Eagle
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Thank You! Ronny and have a great day!
This super eagle the monkeys, snakes and small mammals, birds and reptiles have no match for this predator.
THE KING OF THE SKY AND PHILIPPINE WILD LIFE.
But Philippine Cobra and Philippine Crocodile are more harmful to people in Philippine countryside and forest area.
I like the Malaysian postcard. Have a great day!
Thank you very much, wait for my beautiful Christian Temple.
Score ago, this bird species is found in Php (Philippine Peso) 0.50 or 50 centavos (coin).
The biggest bird in the sky and it's wings are steady as an airplane.
I saw a beautiful calendar in the Philippines featuring Monkey Eating Eagle.
The symbol of Philippine Wildlife. Followed by Philippine Tarsier, Whale Sharks, Sea Turtle, Flying Lemur/Squirrel, Flying Fox, Sea cow, Mameng Fish, Bear Cat, Philippine Hawks & variety of Owls, variety of Dolphins and many more to mention.
Many raptor species are also here in Philippines. One may see the diminutive but fiesty Philippine serpent eagle, the fierce grey-headed fishing eagle, and the large white-breasted sea eagle-the size of a golden eagle.
As beautiful as these "smaller" eagles are, most visitors are eager to see the biggest of the big-the Philippine eagle, Pag-Asa and Pagkakaisa in particular. Crowds of school children gather in front of their large flight cages and listen to the guide tell them about the importance of the forests and the eagle. Adults and children alike are awe-struck when Pag-Asa sails to the front branch and slaps her seven-foot wings in a show of territoriality. Her crest raised, wings open, and long tail bobbing, she is the cause of many gasps, small shrieks and open-mouthed gaping from the crowds!
To see such a creature at close range-the lovely crest, the strong feet, dagger length talons (of three inches!), the powerfully narrow beak, the heavy brow and piercing stare is truly an unforgettable experience. To see one flying takes one's breath away. It is not difficult to see why Charles Lindbergh called it "Air's Noblest Flier." But perhaps even more fitting is the Tagalog name for him-the people of the islands call him "Haring Ibon"-King of Birds.
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