Juvenile Philippine Eagle sighting reported in Davao watershed
MANILA, Philippines — A juvenile Philippine Eagle was observed within the Panigan-Tamugan Subwatershed in Davao City during a habitat assessment carried out from May 5 to May 8.
The assessment team included representatives from the Department of Environment and Natural Resources–CENRO Davao City, biologists from the Philippine Eagle Foundation (PEF), personnel from the Public Safety and Security Office, and members of the Obu-Manuvu Indigenous Peoples community of Tambobong.
The eagle was seen perched within the dense forests of the subwatershed and was observed within the monitoring site throughout the activity.
READ: Bald eagle hatchlings spotted after a hundred years in Chicago
As part of conservation efforts, PEF tagged the eagle to track its movements, including its flight paths. The measure is intended to help monitor and study the long-term viability of its population.
Previous sightings of Philippine Eagles in the area were also recorded in 2024 and 2025 during biodiversity and critical habitat assessments.
READ: Agencies, advocates launch united push to restore PH Eagle population in Leyte
The repeated sightings support the proposal to declare the area as a critical habitat for the critically endangered species.
The proposed conservation area spans about 2,964 hectares within the Panigan-Tamugan Subwatershed, which is largely covered by dense forests and supports diverse flora and fauna.
READ: 160,000 flying foxes spotted in Cotabato forest
The area also holds cultural and ecological significance for the Obu-Manuvu Indigenous Peoples community in Davao City.
The habitat assessment was conducted through a collaboration between DENR Region XI and Apo Agua Infrastructura Inc.
The Panigan-Tamugan Subwatershed is the largest source of Davao City’s water supply.
Disclaimer: The comments uploaded on this site do not necessarily represent or reflect the views of management and owner of Cebudailynews. We reserve the right to exclude comments that we deem to be inconsistent with our editorial standards.
