15/08/2025                                                                            
                                    
                                    
                                                                        
                                        A RARE GLIMPSE: PHILIPPINE EAGLE PAIR SIGHTED IN WILD AFTER NEARLY TWO DECADES
A wild and untagged pair of Philippine eagles has been rediscovered in Bukidnon—their first confirmed sighting in nearly two decades—according to the Philippine Eagle Foundation (PEF).
“The pair was seen mutual-soaring, a graceful courtship ritual where two lifelong partners glide side by side. Together, they mark their territory while reaffirming their bond. It’s a beautiful and powerful dance in the sky, signaling that a new nesting season may be on the horizon,” the PEF said in a Facebook post.
“This is a good sign that despite everything, our Philippine Eagles are finding ways to survive in the wild. Let’s make sure to do our part in helping them thrive!” it added.
The Philippine eagle, the country’s national bird, is classified as critically endangered by the International Union for Conservation of Nature, with only about 400 pairs remaining in the wild. They are found only in Luzon, Leyte, Samar, and Mindanao.
📸 Philippine Eagle Foundation/ Facebook
This story originally appeared on the GMA Integrated News page. Graphics and edits by Destination PH.