WORKING WITH TROPICAL FOREST EAGLES: Q & A with the Philippine Eagle Foundation скачать в хорошем качестве

WORKING WITH TROPICAL FOREST EAGLES: Q & A with the Philippine Eagle Foundation

The Philippine Eagle is classified thus: Domain: Eukaryota Kingdom – Animalia Phylum – Chordata Class – Aves Order – Accipitriformes Family – ACCIPITRIDAE Genus – Pithecophaga Species – P jefferyi They are a keystone and a flagship species Endemic to the Philippine archipelago Classed as Critically endangered by the IUCN. 37 individuals in captivity Breeding season starts in August, ending in February, unless there is a chick in which case this takes two years to rear Skills There are 36 species of raptor in the Philippines. Ornithologists need to be able to differentiate one from another You need to have a head for heights You need good communication skills (see video for why) For research, a strong statistical background, GIS skills Falconry skills for education Knowledge Gaps and Projects Mortality rates in the wild Longevity in the wild Reproductive biology and turnover rates Territory size Dispersal patterns on Luzon and Samar What is the density of eagles on other islands in the Philippines? Are cyclones a factor in population decline on Luzon? And climate change? Prey base density. Do wild eagles have enough food Impacts of releases on Leyte. Genetic studies using feathers. Human/eagle relationships and conflict management in the uplands Disease profiling in wild eagles by collecting blood samples: fungal/viral/bacterial. Written and Produced by John Beaumont Film Editor Alan Beaumont Guest Dr Jayson Ibanez Film/Stills Dr Jayson Ibanez Irick Francisco Opening Titles Jackson Roger Thanks to The Philippine Eagle Foundation