🤯 Did You Know (click to read)
Nests are often positioned in the tallest available trees, increasing exposure to wind.
The Philippines experiences frequent tropical cyclones, and Philippine Eagle nests sit high in exposed canopy. Powerful winds can dislodge nests or snap supporting branches. A single storm can eliminate an entire breeding attempt. With reproduction occurring only once every two years, storm loss has amplified consequences. Climate variability may increase storm intensity in the region. High nest placement offers hunting advantage but increases weather vulnerability. The predator’s life cycle is intertwined with tropical climate extremes.
💥 Impact (click to read)
A typhoon lasting hours can undo years of territory stability. For a pair that invests heavily in one chick, loss is biologically devastating. Rebuilding nests requires energy and time that delay future breeding. The frequency of severe storms magnifies this risk.
Climate resilience is becoming a conservation priority. Protecting large tracts of forest can buffer wind impact and provide alternative nesting sites. The Philippine Eagle stands at the intersection of biodiversity loss and climate volatility.
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