Banug: The Philippine Eagle, Spirit of Mt. Apo
The Philippine Eagle (Pithecophaga jefferyi)—locally called Banug—is one of the largest and most powerful forest raptors in the world. With its striking brown-and-white plumage, shaggy crest, and wingspan stretching up to 220 cm, Banug embodies strength and majesty. Its formidable talons can carry prey several times its own…
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