LOOK: The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) Region 12 shared photos of 4 different birds identified as Philippine Trogon, a bird species associated with the mythical “Ibong Adarna,” which were recently documented on Mt. Apo Natural Park (MANP).
The birds were sighted perching on tree branches during a recent Biodiversity Monitoring System (BMS) activity conducted on April 22–27, 2024.
"Despite its classification as a species of Least Concern under the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN), the Philippine Trogon holds immense cultural and ecological significance within the Mt. Apo Natural Park (MANP) and throughout the region," DENR XII said.
"The presence of the Philippine Trogon serves as an indicator of overall ecosystem health. Its sensitivity to habitat disturbances and environmental changes makes it a valuable bioindicator species," DENR XII added.
📸MANP Cotabato via Facebook/DENR Soccsksargen
