The Story of a Philippine Eagle Chick

Astonishing video charts the life of this majestic and endangered bird – from birth to flight.

Published 19 Mar 2019, 13:39 GMT, Updated 3 Jul 2019, 17:34 BST

Watch an endangered Philippine eagle chick grow up in rare video

Watch an endangered Philippine eagle chick grow up in rare video

One of the rarest and largest birds of prey, the majestic Philippine Eagle is critically endangered, with fewer than 900 adults remaining. Here cameras capture a chick growing up – from downy hatchling to awe-inspiring adult.

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