Riley, also known as 鈥淐hick #31鈥� is a Philippine eaglet hatched on January 16, 2025. 鈥擯hotos from the Philippine Eagle Foundation/Facebook
MANILA, Philippines 鈥� It was not so long ago when the Philippine Eagle Foundation (PEF) announced the passing of an 18-day-old eaglet 鈥淐hick #30鈥� due to complications.
Not more than three months after, PEF is welcoming its newest hatchling named 鈥淩iley鈥� or 鈥淐hick #31.鈥�
According to PEF, the hatching of the chick named 鈥淩iley鈥� 鈥渋s the first-ever documented unassisted natural hatching.鈥�
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Riley, born on January 16, 2025, is an offspring of eagles Sinag and Dakila. PEF added that the eaglet is 鈥済rowing stronger every day鈥� and will be transferred to a bigger nest on Wednesday.
Riley is an offspring of eagles Sinag and Dakila.
PEF added that 鈥淩iley鈥檚 arrival is a symbol of hope and a reminder of the importance of unity in protecting our natural heritage.鈥�
The organization added that Riley is adopted by Eagle Cement Corporation as a commitment to preserve the critically endangered Philippine Eagle.
The Philippine eagle is considered as critically endangered by the International Union for Conservation of Nature, with only about 400 pairs remaining.