Haribon (King Bird)

The Haribon is one of Dalikamata's animals. Its ability to travel far and wide makes it ideal for the Goddess to see what is going on that is beyond her physical sight. I've included the haribon in the prologue of this book, and is likely to reappear several more times. While doing research on the haribon, I was astounded to learn that this Philippine eagle is the third largest in the world and among the critically endangered species of its kind. It has a wingspan of nearly seven feet and a length of up to four feet from its crest to its tail. When I saw a picture of it, I just went holymotherf#*@$r.

The Philippine eagle is one of the largest and most endangered eagles in the world. The raptor is currently documented on just four Philippine islands—Mindanao, Luzon, Leyte, and Samar. Scientists estimate that perhaps only a few hundred pairs remain in the wild. With a wingspan of nearly seven feet and a weight of up to 14 pounds, the species, Pithecophaga jefferyi, casts an impressive shadow as it soars through its rainforest home. Its long tail helps it skillfully maneuver while hunting for its elusive prey, like flying lemurs or palm civets. Read more — The Philippine eagle is one of the largest and most endangered eagles in the world. The raptor is currently documented on just four Philippine islands—Mindanao, Luzon, Leyte, and Samar. Scientists estimate that perhaps only a few hundred pairs remain in the wild. With a wingspan of nearly seven feet and a weight of up to 14 pounds, the species, *Pithecophaga jefferyi*, casts an impressive shadow as it soars through its rainforest home. Its long tail helps it skillfully maneuver while hunting for its elusive prey, like flying lemurs or palm civets. Read more