Philippine Eagle vs Bald Eagle Comparison

By | November 5, 2021

Who will win the fight between Philippine Eagle and Bald Eagle?

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A fight between the Philippine Eagle and the Bald Eagle is something that anyone would be interested in watching. There is no record of the two birds ever being on the same battle field. The two species are majorly found in different geographical regions and therefore making it hard to bring them together for a fight.

The two preying bird species have unique characteristics and adorable physical features. One interesting fact about eagles is that they don’t sweat. Here is a comparison of the two birds:

Fight between Philippine Eagle vs Bald Eagle

Philippine Eagle vs Bald Eagle

Philippine Eagle Facts and Information

  • Scientific name is Pithecophaga jefferyi.
  • Also referred to as the great Philippine eagle or the monkey-eating eagle.
  • Belongs to family Accipitridae and genus Pithecophaga.
  • IUCN (International Union for Conservation of Nature) considers it a ‘Critically Endangered” species.
  • Ranked as one of the largest and most powerful eagles. It features in the top three largest and strongest eagles.
  • Have largest length and wingspan. Mature ones can have a wing span of up to 2 meters (about 7 feet).
  • Total length is between 0.8 and 1 meter. Average length for males is 0.95m while the average for females is 1.05m.
  • Have a maximum height of 1 meter (about 3 feet).
  • Weigh between 4 and 8 Kilograms (9 -18 pounds).
  • Native to and only found in the Philippines.
  • Mostly found in the Philippine Islands of Mindanao, Luzon, Leyte and Samar.
  • Declared the Philippines National Bird in 1995.
  • Since 1999 Philippines has been celebrating the Philippine Eagle Week between June 4 and 10.
  • One of the rarest eagle species. Current population is less than 400 pairs.
  • Have powerful eyes. They are capable of clearly seeing more than 8 times the range of what human beings can see.
  • Plumage is white and brown colored.
  • Of all birds of prey it is the only one with blue eyes.
  • Defined by their enlarged feathers, curved beak and blue eyes.
  • Known to reside in lowland forests where they build nests on huge, mature dipterocarp trees.
  • Lifespan is 40 years (or less depending on habitat).
  • Takes between 5 and 7 years to reach reproduction age.
  • Have only one mating partner in a lifetime.
  • Mostly breed between the months of July and February.
  • Have low reproduction rate. Only one egg is laid every two years.
  • It takes about two years for an eaglet of the great Philippine eagle to fully mature and become independent.
  • Takes between 58 and 60 days for eggs to hatch.
  • Male and female eagles take turns to incubate eggs.
  • During the first 40 days in an eaglet’s life, the female watches the eaglet while the male goes out to hunt.
  • Females are generally larger than males.
  • Known to be solitary and territorial (fight hard to protect their territories from invasion/occupation by other birds of the same or different species)
  • Feed on other birds and animals including bats, squirrels, monkeys (macaques), civets, flying lemurs, snakes, hornbills, pigs, goats and dogs.
  • Have powerful talons that make it possible to crash the bones and muscles of their prey.
  • Philippine law criminalizes the capture and/or killing of the monkey-eating eagles.
  • It is estimated that at least one Philippine eagle is shot and killed each year.
  • Existence is threatened by deforestation and other human activity.
  • Scientific studies indicate it has no close ‘relative’ among other living eagles.
  • It is a predatory species that helps keep the ecosystem in balance.
  • The Convention on International Trade of Endangered Species (CITES) criminalizes the sale of this precious eagle among different countries.
  • Was used to symbolize royal power during ancient times.

Bald Eagle Facts and Information

  • Scientific name is Haliaeetus leucocephalus.
  • Also referred to as the American Bald Eagle.
  • Belongs to family Accipitridae and genus Haliaeetus.
  • Both the national animal and the national bird of the USA.
  • It is endemic to and only found in North America. Found in the US, Canada and Mexico.
  • Have a population of 70,000.
  • More than half their population (35,000) live in the US state of Alaska.
  • There are about 20,000 bald eagles in the Canadian province of British Columbia.
  • Feed on fish, rodents, carrion and other smaller birds. Unlike the Philippine eagle, the American bald eagle is not too choosy when it comes to food. The eagle eats anything that comes its way.
  • Females are larger than males.
  • A mature female bald eagle has a length of between 0.89 and 0.94 meter (35 and 37 inches) while a male one is 0.76 to 0.86 meter (30 to 34 inches) long.
  • Female ones have a 2 to 2.28 meter (79-90 inch) wingspan while male ones have 1.8 to 2.2 meter (72 to 85) inch wingspan.
  • Weigh between 4.55kgs (10 pounds) and 6.35kgs (14 pounds.)
  • Average weight for female ones is 5.6kgs (12 pounds) while that one for males is 4.1kgs (9 pounds)
  • Lifespan is about 20 years for wild eagles and up to about 50 years for those in captivity.
  • Can lift a weight of up to 1.81kgs (4 pounds.)
  • Capable of clearly seeing more than 4 times the range of what human beings can see.
  • Their habitat is normally near large water bodies harboring fish. These include lakes, rivers and oceans.
  • US government no longer categorizes it as an endangered species.
  • Breed between the months of September and April.
  • It takes up to 10 days for the female to lay eggs after mating.
  • An average bald eagle can lay up to 3 eggs.
  • Takes about 35 days for eggs to hatch.
  • Are monogamous in nature i.e. they retain one breeding partner for life. Once the partner dies, the surviving one finds another partner.
  • Takes up to 5 years to reach reproduction age.
  • Easily distinguishable by its black-brown body and white neck, head and tail.
  • Has yellow eyes, legs and beak.
  • Known for their ‘talon clasping’ behavior as part of a mating ritual or when protecting their territories.
  • Have high pitched voice.
  • Holds the record of the largest tree ever made by a bird.

Philippine Eagle and Bald Eagle Comparison Table

AnimalsPhilippine Eagle
Philippine Eagle
Bald Eagle Bald Eagle
KingdomAnimaliaAnimalia
FamilyAccipitridaeAccipitridae
ClassAvesAves
OrderAccipitriformesAccipitriformes
Average Length34 to 39 in34 to 43 in
Average Weight10.4 to 17.6 lb6.6 and 13.9 lb
AreaThe PhilippinesNorth America
HabitatDipterocarp and mid-montane forests, particularly in steep areasLive near water bodies including along the coastline and on major lakes and rivers
BillAverages 2.84 in lengthAverages 2.8–3.5 in length
Speed55
Force34
Agility33
Stamina44
Intelligent33
Average Life Span30 to 60 yearsUp to 28 years

Philippine Eagle vs Bald Eagle

A combat between these two birds will definitely be a fierce one. Their habitat and feeding patterns also differ in a way that no enthusiast or researcher will confidently predict the outcome of a fight between the two. The winner will be determined by not only strength and size but also ability to maneuver in the air, speed and stamina.

Philippine eagles are known to seamlessly maneuver in any direction with high speed between trees in dense tropical forests. This behavior is enhanced by their physical characteristics. Though the bald eagle may be more intelligent, the Philippine eagle is likely to win a fight between the two.

Videos of Philippine Eagle and Bald Eagle


47 thoughts on “Philippine Eagle vs Bald Eagle Comparison

    1. Vera

      If only the PH eagle is not extremely endangered, I would love the PH and Bald eagles fight though I already know which one will win.

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      1. tano.geminiano@gmail.com

        Honestly speaking I have seen a lot of bald eagle in Alaska and close up look with rescued adult one. I was happy to know how they protected them and grew in thousands of number. I was fascinated when I saw one bald eagle lifted a big salmon less 2kgs possibly but it lost and dropped to our pax luckily not hurt anyone. I just compared how the Philippine eagle hunts for goats,dogs and mostly monkeys considering the weighs of this is bit difference. The closer I had seen adult bald eagle was the size of a juvenile Philippine eagle. You can have a look on both birds on NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC CHANNEL.

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  1. Sydney Russel

    How do you do your force rankings? In this battle you say the Philippine is stronger and more powerful, but you have the Baldy listed as a 4 in force and the Philippine a 3.

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  2. DaoDao

    The battle between the two of the most powerful birds in the world?

    Bruh, look up the Australian Wedge Tailed Eagle. It would eat these 2 alive.

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    1. James W.

      Doo Doo,
      A prime pride boss male lion would destroy all three..

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      1. I’m a person

        Well no dip shit a lion would beat a Eagle James it’s just common sense.

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        1. James W.

          Yap,
          Try and comprehend boy..

          Trolling is a lame deal..

          See that Youtube video of a lion cub taking down a 6 ton bull elephant..

          Looks like elephants and other animals need to learn that “lion-hearted” a’int a saying..

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          1. James W.

            @ APU/Apey/Trollie..
            You..
            stinkin’ ID thief..
            scammin’ on..
            its just so.. piss weak..
            L.O.L…

          2. I’m a person

            Dude chill I’m agreeing with you so just chill james

        2. James W.

          Iap..
          Oh no..
          not ‘common sense’..
          Apu/apey/trollie jest aint got it..
          so he’s aping you, too.. L.O.L…

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          1. James W.

            @fake’jamesw’

            What a weak effort, typical of stripey fanboy..L.O.L…

          2. James W.

            @fake’jamesw’
            What a weak effort, typical of a stripey fanboy..L.O.L..

            Anyways, boss lion calls the shots, like it or lump it.. Yap, I suggest you see this Youtube vid, of a lion cub, killing a 6 ton bull elephant..

            https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xwiJ7Qdp-Uo

  3. ThePersonWhoNeverLies

    Ya. I did a report on the Wedge Tailed Eagle, it would eat those 2 i****** Birds with no problem.

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  4. Tyler

    HA wow, Bald Eagle all the way, I’d be surprised if it was even close. This would be an aerial dogfight, people. Therefore, agility is paramount. As the Philippine Eagle preys on large shit on the ground, it typically just drops in and kills it. In the air, baldie would get the advantage, as it’s hunt requires more acuity and skill.

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  5. marlon

    Forget the fight!! I wonder how the two would come if combines for breeding and experimental studies? You never know, although I have seen one particular eagle like bird in the Philippine island and is called “lawin”. She has the white feathers on her head going to neck just like the American Eagle and I believe also the tail (not sure on rail. With the body color of the Philippines eagles. She was beautiful but short and about 15″ in legnth and about 7″ in width.

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  6. Manuel

    There is no real biological comparison here.. you guys just boosted bald eagle specs because it’s very popular around the world, because of USA movies and everything

    Bald eagle have no chance against PH eagle, neither against australian wedge tailed eagle or rainforest harpy, the only 2 birds of prey that can be compared to PH eagle.

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    1. Zachay4

      I believe a phillippine eagle can kill a bald eagle in just 55 secs because they have a manevrable body more like a hawk and can hunt down real cow and chase small sparrows through dense forest and catch it and never cheat on ther partner and is more intelligent than bald eagle because they hunt in pairs to catch dangerous and aggressive prey and is immune to the Philippine cobra venom which is the third most deadliest snake venom so there PH eagles can wipe out every bald eagle

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  7. ignatio

    I like the Bald Eagle , besides the filppy pidgin has a toupee on and looks generic.

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  8. Joey

    I think it will depend on whose territory they will be fighting that will impact the result of who will win between the two. but if you let them fight in a contain area with no environmental advantage just an enough room for them to fight the PH eagle would win due to size and talon force

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  9. TexasPet

    I’m with Crocidile lover123, I like crocodiles i think the crocodile will win.

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    1. James W.

      Troll Pet,
      A prime pride boss male lion would destroy everything…

      Reply
  10. James W.

    Aka/Tiny-troll,
    A prime pride boss male lion would destroy both…

    Reply
  11. James W.

    & so..fake ‘james w.’
    alias..
    aka/ apey/apu/tiger-turd & etc..
    has shat all down this thread, too..

    How original.. not..

    What a filthy lil’ spasmo-monkey..
    L.O.L…

    Reply
    1. jake

      why do you have a blind faith in lions
      by your logic a male lion can single handedly kill a bull elephant

      how stupid can you get
      why don´t you go suck a lions dick

      Reply
  12. Luis

    What is the biggest eagle in the world?
    Below are some of the biggest eagles in the world in terms of total length, wingspan and body mass.

    Haast’s Eagle.
    Golden Eagle. …
    Australian Wedge-Tailed Eagle. …
    Martial Eagle. …
    White-tailed Eagle. …
    Harpy Eagle. …
    Steller’s Sea Eagle. …
    Philippine Eagle. The Philippine eagle is the largest and heaviest known eagle.

    Reply

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