LIMAY, Bataan: The local government of Limay, Bataan has turned over a juvenile Brahminy Kite (Haliastur indus) to the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) in Region 3 for proper care, monitoring and rehabilitation, DENR reported Thursday.
The raptor was brought by personnel of Limay LGU to the Community Environment and Natural Resources Office (CENRO) in Pilar, Bataan where it was assessed. The bird was estimated around three months old and weighs about 1.1 kilograms and in good physical condition.
The Brahminy Kite was placed under the care and monitoring of the Protected Area Management Office of Roosevelt Protected Landscape in Dinalupihan, Bataan where it will be observed and rehabilitated before its release to the wild.
CENRO Pilar head Marivic Santos lauded the turnover that shows the important role of local communities and environmental authorities in protecting wildlife.
“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 Region 3 Executive Director Ralph Pablo commended the LGU of Limay for its responsible action, noting that coordination between DENR and local government units strengthens biodiversity conservation.
“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 listed as a species of “Least Concern” under the International Union for Conservation of Nature Red List, but it remains protected under Philippine wildlife laws, DENR said.
The DENR urged the public to report wildlife sightings, rescue cases, or illegal wildlife activities to the nearest DENR office and to refrain from capturing, keeping, or trading wild animals. (30)
