Philippine Eagle-Owl (Bubo philippensis) is an endangered and rare bird species belonging to the Strigidae family. It lives in the lowland jungles in the Philippine islands of Catanduanes, Samar, Mindanao, Luzon, and Leyte. It has a wingspan of about 48 inches (120 cm).
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Philippine Eagle-Owl (Bubo philippensis) is an endangered and rare bird species belonging to the Strigidae family. It lives in the lowland jungles in the Philippine islands of Catanduanes, Samar, Mindanao, Luzon, and Leyte. It has a wingspan of about 48 inches (120 cm).
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"As Eagles Screamed"
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Ostriches usually weigh from 93 to 130 kg (200 to 285 pounds), although some male ostriches have been recorded with weights of up to 155 kg (340 pounds). The feathers of adult males are mostly black, with some white on the wings and tail. It is often said that their eyes are larger than their brains.[citation needed]
Females and young males are greyish-brown and white. The small vestigial wings are used by males in mating displays. They can also provide shade for chicks. The feathers are soft and serve as insulation, and are quite different from the stiff airfoil feathers of flying birds. There are claws on two of the wings' fingers.
The strong legs of the Ostrich lack feathers. The bird stands on two toes, with the bigger one resembling a hoof. This is an adaptation unique to Ostriches that appears to aid in running.
At sexual maturity (two to four years old), male Ostriches can be between 1.8 m and 2.7 m (6 feet and 9 feet) in height, while female Ostriches range from 1.7 m to 2 m (5.5 ft to 6.5 ft). During the first year of life, chicks grow about 25 cm (10 inches) per month. At one year, ostriches weigh around 45 kg (100 pounds). An Ostrich can live up to 75 years.
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