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The short-lived fate of Chick 30, the first Philippine eaglet hatched at the National Bird Breeding Sanctuary (NBBS) in Davao City, ended on Friday, the Philippine Eagle Foundation (PEF) announced on Saturday.
PEF in a statement regarded Chick 30’s passing as a “solemn reminder of how delicate chick-rearing can be and how critically endangered species are particularly vulnerable.”
“As we mourn this loss, we also draw inspiration from the lessons learned, which will guide us in our mission to protect and recover the Philippine eagle population,” PEF added.
PEF said that the 18 day-old male Philippine eaglet began displaying respiratory distress such as labored breathing and sneezing on Tuesday.
