North Philippine hawk-eagle (Nisaetus philippensis) Spotted in Kibungan, Benguet

This is a north Philippine hawk-eagle (Nisaetus philippensis) found and rescued by a farmer in Palina, Kibungan, Benguet. The farmer turned it over to the Kibungan PNP which then transferred the bird to the care of the Community Environment and Natural Resources Office (CENRO). This eagle is endemic to Luzon which means it can only be found in Luzon.

The north Philippine hawk-eagle is considered an endangered species by the International Union for Conservation of Nature or IUCN. This means that this eagle has a very high risk of going extinct in their known native ranges in the near future. 

It's estimated that there's only between 400 to 600 mature Philippine hawk-eagles remaining in the wild. The main threat to their existence is habitat loss.

Back in April of this year, a Philippine hawk-eagle was also spotted in Sagada, Mountain Province. 

If you come across an injured eagle, always report it to the proper authorities. Call the attention of MENRO or CENRO. And get the assistance of barangay officials or the police for assistance in transferring it to MENRO/CENRO.

Photo by Kibungan PNP.