Riley, also known as “Chick #31” is a Philippine eaglet hatched on January 16, 2025. —Photos from the Philippine Eagle Foundation/Facebook

MANILA, Philippines — It was not so long ago when the Philippine Eagle Foundation (PEF) announced the passing of an 18-day-old eaglet “Chick #30” due to complications.

Not more than three months after, PEF is welcoming its newest hatchling named “Riley” or “Chick #31.”

According to PEF, the hatching of the chick named “Riley” “is the first-ever documented unassisted natural hatching.”

Riley, born on January 16, 2025, is an offspring of eagles Sinag and Dakila. PEF added that the eaglet is “growing stronger every day” and will be transferred to a bigger nest on Wednesday.

Riley is an offspring of eagles Sinag and Dakila.

PEF added that “Riley’s arrival is a symbol of hope and a reminder of the importance of unity in protecting our natural heritage.”

The organization added that Riley is adopted by Eagle Cement Corporation as a commitment to preserve the critically endangered Philippine Eagle.

The Philippine eagle is considered as critically endangered by the International Union for Conservation of Nature, with only about 400 pairs remaining.