🤯 Did You Know (click to read)
The Philippines experiences an average of around 20 tropical cyclones annually.
The Philippines ranks among the most cyclone-prone countries in the world. Philippine Eagle nests positioned high in canopy face repeated storm exposure. Strong winds can detach branches or dislodge chicks. Heavy rainfall increases the likelihood of nest structural failure. Because breeding occurs infrequently, a single storm can eliminate a biennial reproductive effort. Climatic volatility thus intersects directly with species survival. Weather patterns become demographic forces.
💥 Impact (click to read)
Repeated storm seasons compound risk over decades. Adults must invest additional energy rebuilding and reattempting breeding. Population recovery slows when environmental setbacks are frequent.
Climate adaptation strategies in conservation planning may include identifying sheltered nesting regions. The Philippine Eagle’s reproductive vulnerability underscores the interplay between biodiversity loss and intensifying climate events.
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