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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)

Crossref DOI link: https://doi.org/10.1186/s12864-026-12859-9

Published Online: 2026-04-20

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Authors

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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Article History

Received: 11 November 2025

Accepted: 9 April 2026

First Online: 20 April 2026

Declarations

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: The PEF has a 10-year Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) with the Philippine Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR), which provides the legal and ethical basis to undertake annual physical and medical screening for Philippine eagles as well as undertake genetic studies, species rehabilitation, captive-breeding, and species reintroduction (MOA No. SENR067470).

: Not applicable.

: The authors declare no competing interests.

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