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Genomic analysis reveals recent population decline and exceptionally low genome-wide heterozygosity of the critically endangered Philippine eagle, Pithecophaga jefferyi (Aves: Accipitridae).
BMC genomics - 20 Apr 2026
Perdon Dhan Mikhail, Pascual Franchesca, Tablizo Francis, Lapid Carlo, Egana John Michael, Mantaring Renato Jacinto, Punayan Kris, Araiza Shiela Mae, Llames Jo-Hannah, Abad Ma Celeste, Gonzalez Juan Carlos, Ibañez Jayson, Saloma Cynthia Palmes
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BACKGROUND: The Philippine eagle (Pithecophaga jefferyi) is one of the rarest raptors in the world and is the national bird of the Philippines. It is listed as Critically Endangered by the International Union for Conservation of Nature and has been the subject of a captive breeding program, which started more than 30 years ago to ensure the survival and conservation of the species. To estimate the genetic...
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