2008, September 9. Philippine Birds - Definitive Issue (2008)
Litho Offset. Amstar Company, Inc. Perf. 13 1/2
Singles, Sheets of 50 (10 x 5)
50p Philippine Eagle (2008) - Singles (25,000)
100p Philippine Eagle (2008) - Singles (25,000)
Note: This is a reprint of the 2007 Bird issues with "2008" instead of "2007"
Designer and Graphic Artists: Corazon T. Loza, Edward Gaspay
Design Coordinator: Dr. Ngo Tiong Tak
Layout Artist: Robinson C. Cruza
Designs: All pictures taken from the book "A Guide to the Birds of the Philippines" by Robert S. Kennedy, Pedro C. Gonzales, Edward C. Dickinson, Hector C. Miranda, Jr., and Timothy H. Fisher.
First Day Covers: Manila
Philippine Eagle (Pithecophaga jefferyi) - The Philippine Eagle is the national bird of the Philippines. It is uncommon in forests from lowlands to over 2000m, usually in mountainous areas. It hunts from within the forest canopy from perches. It has huge body size, broad but relatively short wings, long tail, nearly all white underparts including underwing.
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