Rare Birds In Iloilo Shows Sign Of Healthy Wetlands In Panay Island
PANAY ISLAND – The environment department in Region VI have spotted rare birds roaming around the wetlands of Iloilo city and province.
According to a report from the Manila Bulletin, a team from the Conservation and Development Division (CDD) of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources in Western Visayas (DENR-6) spotted a Glossy ibis (scientific name Plegadis falcinellus) at a wetland in Hinactacan village of La Paz district in Iloilo City.
The ibis was found feeding, wading and flapping its wings.
“This is the second recorded stopover of Glossy ibis, a migratory bird that very rarely visits the country. It was found feeding and foraging in one of the wetlands,”
This came from a statement from DENR 6 Regional Director Francisco Milla Jr.
The CDD team also surveyed a wetland in Zarraga town, where they found a group of birds there.
Among them include the following:
- Black-winged stilt | Himantopus himantopus
- Grey heron | Ardea cinerea
- Wood sandpiper | Tringa glareola
- Little egret | Egretta garzetta
- Peregrine falcon |Falco peregrinus
- Common tern | Sterna hirundo
- Great egret | Ardea alba
- Purple heron | Ardea purpurea
“These sightings of rare birds only show we have healthy wetlands in Iloilo. We encourage everyone to help preserve these precious natural species,”
On the other hand, the DENR 6 is currently primarily prioritizing the preservation of wetlands in Aklan, Antique, Capiz, Guimaras, Iloilo, and Negros Occidental provinces as well as the cities of Iloilo and Bacolod, based on the report.
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