Juvenile Philippine eagle spotted in Davao City

A juvenile Philippine eagle was sighted at the Panigan-Tamugan Subwatershed in Davao City.

According to the Department of Environment and Natural Resources-Davao (DENR-11), the eagle was spotted during the on-site habitat assessment conducted from May 5 to 8, 2026.

The team said they observed the eagle within the monitoring site throughout the duration of the activity.

DENR-11 said the Philippine Eagle Foundation (PEF) tagged the recently sighted eagle to monitor its movements, including its flight paths, as part of enhanced conservation efforts.

The initiative aims to support long-term monitoring and population studies of the critically endangered species.

Authorities said previous sightings of Philippine eagles in the area were also recorded in 2024 and 2025 during biodiversity and habitat assessments.

"These consistent observations support the proposal of the area as a critical habitat for this Critically Endangered species," DENR-11 said.

DENR-11 added that the proposed conservation area covers around 2,964 hectares within the Panigan-Tamugan Subwatershed.

"It is largely covered by dense forests and supports diverse flora and fauna, while also holding cultural and ecological significance for the Obu-Manuvu Indigenous Peoples community in Davao City," DENR-11 said.

"The Habitat Assessment, a collaboration between DENR XI and Apo Agua Infrastructura Inc., serves as an important step toward the protection and conservation of the natural resources within the Panigan-Tamugan Subwatershed—the largest source of Davao City's water supply—highlighting the urgent need to safeguard its biodiversity and upland ecosystems," DENR-11 added. — GMA Regional TV