Photo By: DENR Central Luzon
CITY OF SAN FERNANDO, Pampanga — A juvenile Brahminy Kite was turned over by state workers from the local government unit (LGU) of Limay, Bataan to the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) to ensure the bird receives proper care, monitoring, and rehabilitation.
The turnover was conducted through the Community Environment and Natural Resources Office (CENRO) in Pilar, where personnel examined the rescued raptor and confirmed that it was in good physical condition. The bird, identified as a Brahminy Kite (Haliastur indus), is estimated to be around three months old and weighs approximately 1.1 kilograms.
According to DENR, the bird was later placed under the care of the Protected Area Management Office of the Roosevelt Protected Landscape for further observation and rehabilitation before its eventual release back into its natural habitat.
CENRO Pilar Head Marivic Santos said the incident highlights the importance of cooperation between local communities and environmental authorities in wildlife protection efforts.
Photo By: DENR Central Luzon
“The protection of wildlife is a shared responsibility. We recognize the prompt action of our partners in the local government for turning over the Brahminy Kite to the DENR and ensuring that it receives proper care,” Santos said.
DENR Regional Executive Director Ralph Pablo also commended the LGU of Limay for coordinating with the agency and acting responsibly in protecting wildlife.
“The successful turnover of this Brahminy Kite highlights the importance of strong collaboration between local government units and DENR in protecting and conserving our country’s wildlife. We urge the public to remain vigilant and immediately report wildlife trade and other illegal wildlife activities to help strengthen biodiversity conservation efforts,” Pablo said.
The Brahminy Kite is classified as a species of “Least Concern” under the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) Red List but remains protected under Philippine wildlife laws.
The DENR also reminded the public to report wildlife sightings, rescue cases, or illegal wildlife activities to the nearest DENR office and to avoid capturing, keeping, or trading wild animals.