BANGUED, Abra (PIA) — A Philippine Serpent Eagle was released to its natural habitat in Abra recently. The Community Environment and Natural Resources Office (CENRO)-Bangued and the Provincial Veterinary Office led the releasing of the eagle after thoroughly assessing its health and physical condition.
A concerned Abrenian citizen reported about an eagle entangled with a nylon wire he spotted in the forest. The bird was rescued and turned over to the Protected Area Management and Biodiversity Conservation Unit (PAMBCU) of Department of the Environment and Natural Resources.
Ecosystems Management Specialist Ariz Pecban said that upon the assessment of the provincial veterinary office, the serpent eagle appeared to have no visible injuries and illness.
“It was thoroughly assessed by the Provincial Veterinary Office and they recommended its immediate release as there are no signs of illness and injuries,” Pecban said.
“For the bird’s safety, we will also not disclose the exact location where it was released here in Abra,” he added.
This was the second time this year in Abra that a Philippine Serpent Eagle was released back to its habitat. The first releases was done in May.
DENR lauded the concerned citizen and the community for their cooperation, which is vital to local wildlife conservation efforts. It also reiterated to refrain from illegal hunting of wild birds using wire traps and the like as it will further threaten endangered bird species. (JDP/CAGT-PIA CAR ,Abra)
