The giant golden-crowned flying fox (Acerodon jubatus), also known as the golden-capped fruit bat, is endemic to the Philippines;It is a forest specialist, occurring mostly at elevations from sea level to 1,100 m (3,600 ft).[1] It prefers areas uninhabited by humans. A 2005 study found none in inhabited areas.[27] The same study also revealed that these bats use river corridors called riparian zones more than originally thought, because the fig trees located near rivers are the bats' main source of food. They like to be close to agricultural fields, but only in undisturbed forest areas.[27]
The Giant Gold Crowned flying fox are comfortable living near people. They are often seen alongside the road hanging off of signs or in peoples backyards.
At night, anybody who is outside in the philipines may here the peculiar haunting sounds all of these largest of bats.