Conservationists from the Philippine Eagle Foundation (PEF) successfully released two Philippine eagles back into the wild in Leyte on Thursday, marking a significant step in efforts to repopulate the critically endangered species.
The eagles, Kalatungan I and Lyra Sinabadan, were released into the Anonang-Lobi mountain range, where they will help restore the local eagle population decimated by Supertyphoon Yolanda in 2013.
The pair, who had spent six weeks acclimating in hack cages, soared to freedom in the early morning hours.
Kalatungan I, a 3-year-old eagle, was the first to fly out, followed by Lyra Sinabadan, an 11-year-old female, who briefly perched on a tree before flying further into the forest.
This release follows the previous introduction of eagles Carlito and Uswag in June 2024 and marks a continued effort to rebuild the population after the loss of Uswag last year.
Source: PhilNews24 | May 10, 2025
LEYTE FORESTS WELCOMES A PAIR OF NEWLY RELEASED PHILIPPINE EAGLES
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