Philippine eagle

vogelcommando

vogelcommando

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On the official webside of the Philippine Eagle Foundation it's told that they have 36 Philippine Eagles, 18 of which have been captive bred there.
I couldn't however discover how up to date this information is and would like to know if anyone has ever visited their breeding-station at Davao City and has more recent new about the place.
There should be also 10 more bird-species being kept - which ? some mammals and reptiles - also which ?
 
that number hasn't been updated for a few years and I doubt it accurately reflects the current situation. However, I don't know up-to-date numbers. Their remaining animals are almost entirely native species and unfortunately some of these are kept in mediocre cages/exhibits. Natives include brahminy kite, white-headed and gray-headed sea eagle, Philippine serpent eagle, Pinsker's hawk eagle, eastern grass owl, Philippine eagle owl, giant and Philippine scops owls, writhed hornbill, pied imperial pigeon, black-crowned night heron, crab-eating macaque, Philippine warty pig, Philippine deer, golden-crowned flying fox (1 captive only, but there is a big wild colony nearby), saltwater crocodile, reticulated python and some turtles. Their only non-native species are goat, guinea pig, rabbit, goldfish, Indian peafowl and umbrella cockatoo. They also work as a rehabilitation centre, and there likely is a big exchange in animals over time.
 
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RatioTile said:
He wasn't old for his species, and he died unexpectedly from parasites. However he did produce some young.
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I don't think he attained the maximum lifespan for the species but he wasn't exactly a fledgeling either, 28 isn't bad for a bird of prey considering how reduced their lifespans are in the wild.
 
RatioTile said:
For a bird living in an aviary he could have lived decades longer, but accidents and pathogens happen even in sanitary zoos.
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True, it is sad, but I suppose the most important thing is that he had something of a life and was able to contribute his genes to the population through siring young.
 
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