1 Tahrcountry Musings: Philippine Eagle-Owl born in captivity - A world's first

Thursday, December 15, 2005

Philippine Eagle-Owl born in captivity - A world's first

The Negros Forests and Ecological Foundation Inc, Philippines, has successfully bred in captivity the threatened and endangered Philippine Eagle Owl( Bubo philippensis ). This is the first time ever that a Philippine-Eagle Owl has been born in captivity. Philippine Eagle Owl is on the critically endangered list. Very little is known about the breeding biology of this bird.

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