A weakened white-bellied sea eagle was rescued in Barangay Luzviminda here on Jan. 29 and is now under rehabilitation after a resident reported the bird to authorities, according to the Palawan Council for Sustainable Development Staff.
PCSDS said the eagle was found by Federico Martinez Jr. in his yard in Barangay Luzviminda. Martinez temporarily sheltered and fed the bird before reporting the incident to authorities.
The PCSDS Wildlife Rescue Team confirmed that the bird is a white-bellied sea eagle, a species listed as endangered under PCSD Resolution No. 23-967.
The eagle was turned over to the Palawan Wildlife Rescue and Conservation Center, where it is undergoing care and rehabilitation for further examination and appropriate treatment.
PCSDS thanked Martinez for his prompt action and concern for wildlife.
The agency reiterated that the capture, possession or sale of wildlife without proper permits is prohibited under Republic Act No. 9147, or the Wildlife Resources Conservation and Protection Act.
PCSDS urged the public to immediately report sightings of injured or distressed wildlife to the PCSDS Wildlife Rescue Team or through the official PCSD Facebook page to ensure timely response.
Reports may also be made to the PCSDS Enforcement Team through the following contact numbers: Central at 0951-320-8791, South at 0916-954-6919, North at 0912-575-3527, and Calamian at 0907-660-5619.
