Philippine Eagle Sawaga-Dalwangan, Rescued by the Daraghuyan Community, Continues to Recover
- Jul 15
- 2 min read
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Davao City, Philippines — Sawaga-Dalwangan, a young Philippine Eagle believed to be female, continues to recover under intensive veterinary care and close monitoring.
Marvin Linoy rescued the eagle with help from the Daraghuyan Ancestral Domain Indigenous Political Structure and the Inhandig Tribal Multi-Purpose Cooperative. The community immediately turned the eagle over to the Department of Environment and Natural Resources and the City Government of Malaybalay for emergency care and proper coordination.
When Sawaga-Dalwangan was rescued on 3 July, she was weak, dehydrated, and unable to eat on her own. She had several wounds and a severe maggot infestation on her wings, abdomen, and tail area. X-rays also showed two metal pellets in her body—one in her wing and another in her left thigh.
The veterinary team gave her fluids, wound treatment, antibiotics, pain medicine, assisted feeding, and continuous care.
Sawaga-Dalwangan is now alert and responsive. She is eating on her own, her wounds are clean, and the maggot infestation is gone. She has completed her antibiotics and other medicines, and there are no signs of an active infection.
Veterinarians successfully removed the small metal pellet from her wing. The other pellet remains deep inside her left thigh. It will be closely watched, and removal may be considered when she is fully recovered and strong enough for the procedure.
Disease testing is being done by the Regional Animal Disease Diagnostic Laboratory XI of the Department of Agriculture Regional Field Office XI in Davao City. Sawaga-Dalwangan tested negative for Avian Influenza. Results for Newcastle Disease and Aspergillosis are still pending.
These three diseases are serious health threats to eagles and other birds. Avian Influenza and Newcastle Disease are highly infectious viral diseases. Aspergillosis is a fungal infection that can be fatal, especially in weak or stressed birds.
Blood samples will also be sent to the University of the Philippines Diliman to confirm the eagle’s sex through DNA testing. The samples will also be studied to help identify her possible ancestry, geographic origin, and genetic relationship to other known Philippine Eagle populations.
Once all disease test results are negative and she is medically stable, Sawaga-Dalwangan will be transferred from Dr. Bayani’s Animal Wellness Clinic, where she is receiving intensive and closely guarded care, to the Philippine Eagle Center’s quarantine facility in Malagos, Davao City. There, she will continue her rehabilitation, monitoring, and recovery.
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For confirmations, interview requests, and coverage arrangements, please contact:
IRICK L. FRANCISCO
Communications Officer and Conservation Education and Development Interim Lead
Philippine Eagle Foundation
irickfrancisco.work@gmail.com | 0962-842-3464
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Have you heard how long recovery typically takes for these majestic birds? I once volunteered at a wildlife rehab center, and it was so rewarding to tip calculator see animals thrive again. What more can we do to support eagle conservation?
Thank you for sharing Sawaga-Dalwangan's inspiring recovery story. It’s a testament to community resilience, street view. I wonder if expanding awareness through local education initiatives could further enhance conservation efforts?