THE Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR), through the Community Environment and Natural Resources Office (Cenro) of Manukan, Zamboanga del Norte, released earlier this week a recovered Crested Serpent Eagle.
Rosevirico Tan, DENR regional information officer, said Friday, August 27, that the eagle was released back to its natural habitat on Monday, August 23, in Libuton village, Manukan town.
Tan said the bird was turned over to Cenro-Manukan by Virgilio Usad, village chairperson of Don Jose Aguirre.
Tan said the eagle was recovered near the residence Jaymar Granada.
Upon assessment, the eagle weighed an estimated 150 grams and with a wingspan of 80 centimeters, according to Tan.
He said it was healthy and in good condition, qualifying it to be released back to its natural habitat.
The International Union of Conservation of Nature (IUCN) classifies the Crested Serpent Eagle as least concern.
The DENR reminded everyone not to handle any wildlife without proper training and gear, as it might be a carrier of bird flu and could be harmful to humans.
The DENR highly encouraged residents to report any find of wildlife in their community to the nearest Cenro. (SunStar Zamboanga)