In Malaysia, the island of Langkawi is named after the bird (‘kawi’ denoting an ochre-like stone used to decorate pottery, and a reference to the bird’s primary plumage colour).Ī fable from central Bougainville Island relates how a mother left her baby under a banana tree while gardening, and the baby floated into the sky crying and transformed into Kaa'nang, the brahminy kite, its necklace becoming the birds feathers. In India it is considered as the contemporary representation of Garuda, the sacred bird of Vishnu. Known as Elang Bondol in Indonesia, the brahminy kite is the official mascot of Jakarta. Adults have a reddish brown plumage and a contrasting white head and breast which makes them easy to distinguish from other birds of prey. They are found in the Indian subcontinent, Southeast Asia and Australia mainly on the coast and in inland wetlands. “ Dapat, kapag may mga ganitong situation na may mga endangered species of wildlife ay agad nating i-report sa authorities-pwedeng sa local government unit (LGU), pwedeng direkta sa CENREO para agad na maipaalam natin sa kinauukulan na dapat talagang mangalaga sa ganitong species,” Saavedra stressed.The brahminy kite ( Haliastur indus) also known as the red-backed sea-eagle in Australia, is a medium-sized bird of prey in the family of diurnal raptors such as eagles, buzzards and harriers. Crisanto Saavedra reminded the citizens that under Republic Act 9147 or the Wildlife Resources Conservation and Protection Act, collecting, trading, hunting, and caring for wildlife without proper authorization is strictly prohibited, especially for critically endangered wildlife.
It has received necessary attention from the Bangsamoro’s environmental officials before being released into the wild. Halimbawa, iyong mga ini-ipot nila ay nakakatulong sa mga tumutubong kahoy which is tayo ay nakaka-benefit nito,” Angkad said.Īccordingly, the bird got entangled in a kite thread but in good condition, healthy, and not injured. This species nests in trees, often close to water. The juveniles are browner, but can be distinguished from both the resident and migratory races of Black Kite in Asia by the paler appearance, shorter wings and rounded tail. “ Sila po nagbibigay ng ecological balance. The Brahminy Kite is an attractive bird, with chestnut plumage except for the white head and breast and black wing tips. LC species are categorized and evaluated by the IUCN as not being the focus of species conservation because they are still plentiful in the wild.īased on the initial physical observation and examination, captured Brahminy Kite bird has 48-centimeter length, a wingspan of 119-centimeter, and weighed 1.3 kilograms.Īngkad also stressed the importance of saving endangered birds for a balanced ecosystem and sustaining the environment and preservation of natural resources. According to International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN), it is a bird that belongs to Least-Concern (LC) species,” CENREO Protected Area Superintendent (PASu), Forester Judy Angkad said. “This wildlife species is a Brahminy Kite.
5.īarangay officials turned over the bird to the Community of Environment, Natural Resources, and Energy Office (CENREO) in Maguindanao-1st District.
Tamontaka-3 in this city.Ī concerned citizen named Tahila Lauban immediately coordinated with the authorities after discovering the bird in Brgy. 6, by the Ministry of Environment and Natural Resources (MENRE) officials in the dense swamp forest of Brgy. COTABATO CITY-Rescued Brahminy Kite (Haliastur indus), also known as the Red-backed Sea Eagle in Australia, was released on Tuesday, Sept.
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