Rescued Philippines hawk-eagle released in Aurora forestHandout photo shows an official of the municipal environment and natural resources office in Baler holding the raptor prior to its release into the wild. BALER, Aurora, Philippines — A Philippine hawk-eagle rescued by a farmer in this town over the weekend has been released back to the wild. Officials of the municipal environment and natural resources office (MENRO) said the eagle was found sick and weak in a field in Barangay Suklayin on Feb. 7. The MENRO turned over the eagle to the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR), where the raptor was examined and treated. Wildlife experts say that every rescued hawk?eagle contributes to the survival of the species, which remains at risk due to deforestation and other threats.

Source: Philippine Star February 11, 2026 16:16 UTC