Ariela and MVP Matatag
After three years of being together, Ariela and MVP Matatag produced their first chick in December 2021. It was the 29th chick in the Philippine Eagle Center (PEC). In the same breeding season, Ariela laid a second fertile egg. However, the egg did not hatch.
Ariela and MVP Matatag are promising prolific breeders despite the challenges posed by the changing landscape around the PEC and the possible recurrence of Avian Flu. When we move them to a secure and suitable environment, they can be more productive in breeding and we can advance our chick rearing techniques.
Ariela and MVP Matatag, along with Mayumi and Gavra Maslog, and Hiyas and Magiting are our breeding pairs that we need to urgently transfer. The sooner they can be moved in the new location, the sooner we improve their prospects in breeding.