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The Philippine eagle-owl has a total wingspan of about 48 inches, and with a total length of 40–50 cm (15.5–19.5 in) and a wing-length of about 35 cm (14 in), (where typically a female would size larger than a male) it is the largest owl in the Philippines, but among the smallest members of the genus Ketupa. It is overall rufous with a lighter belly and yellow eyes. It has a warm brown coloring with many markings on its back, with a bird call pitch of a long whistle that rises shortly and falls at the end.
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When to see the Philippine Eagle-Owl
One bar for each month. Filled bars are the 3 months with records; pale bars are months with none. The wide bar is December, the month with the most records.
About the Philippine Eagle-Owl
The Philippine eagle-owl is a vulnerable species of owl belonging to the family Strigidae. It is endemic to the Philippines, where it is found in lowland forests on the islands of Catanduanes, Samar, Bohol, Mindanao, Luzon, Leyte and possibly Sibuyan. While it is the largest owl in the Philippines, it is relatively small compared to other members of its genus. It is a vulnerable species with its population on the decline. Its main threats are habitat destruction, hunting and poaching for the pet trade.
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Easily confused with
Blakiston's Fish OwlKetupa blakistoniBlakiston's fish owl is the largest living species of owl.
Akun Eagle-OwlKetupa leucostictaThe akun eagle-owl is one of the smaller eagle-owls, with 40–46 cm length; and body weight of 486–536 g for males and 524–607 g for females.
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