World · Philippines Bureau
Injured Philippine Eagle Rescued in Cotabato Province
A young female Philippine Eagle has been rescued in Magpet, Cotabato after being shot with airgun pellets. The Philippine Eagle Foundation confirmed the discovery and rescue of the critically endangered bird on Thursday.
LSN Philippines ·
The Philippine Eagle Foundation announced the rescue of an injured female Philippine Eagle on Thursday, following its discovery in Barangay Manobo, Magpet in Cotabato province on September 27. Local residents found the young bird in weakened condition, bearing multiple wounds from airgun pellets. The eagle, named "Magpet" after its location of rescue, was immediately brought under the care of wildlife responders.
The Philippine Eagle, scientifically known as Pithecophaga jefferyi, is one of the world's rarest and most critically endangered birds of prey. Native only to the Philippines, the species faces severe threats from habitat loss, hunting, and poaching. The discovery of another injured eagle highlights the ongoing dangers these birds encounter in their natural habitats.
The Philippine Eagle Foundation, the primary organization dedicated to the species' conservation, did not immediately provide details on the bird's current condition or prognosis. However, rescue operations such as this are considered crucial to the survival efforts of the species, which has a global population estimated in the hundreds.