Pithecophaga jefferyi

Pithecophaga jefferyi is classified as Critically Endangered — facing an extremely high risk of extinction in the wild — because population sizes are very small, declining sharply, or restricted to a tiny range. The Philippine Eagle faces severe population decline primarily due to extensive deforestation across its limited range in the Philippines, with habitat loss reducing available nesting sites and prey populations. Hunting pressure remains significant despite legal protection, as the species is targeted for its striking appearance and perceived medicinal value. Mining operations and agricultural expansion continue to fragment remaining forest patches, while the eagle's extremely slow reproductive rate of one chick every two years severely limits population recovery potential.

Pithecophaga jefferyi occurs in Philippines. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.

The main threats to Pithecophaga jefferyi are 2.1, 2.1.1, 3.2, and 5.1. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.