MANILA, Philippines — While aircraft in the Philippines have collided with birds, these haven't led to major accidents because local birds are typically smaller in size, the Civil Aviation ...

Located in the central Philippines, the tropical island's virgin forest had been almost completely wiped out by logging, agriculture and population growth by the end of the 20th century.

Habitat loss and ruthless hunting have caused a rapid decline in the number of Philippine Eagles, the national bird of the archipelago country. The hatching of “Chick Number 30” last month ...