The Philippine eagle stands roughly 1 meter (3.3 feet) tall, has a wingspan of about 2 meters (6.6 feet), and can weigh up to 8.2 kg (18 pounds). This brown and white bird of prey is one of the largest eagles in the world in length and wingspan. Its sheer size likely contributed to its becoming the national bird of the Philippines. It also served as the official mascot for the Southeast Asian Games in 2005.
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