The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) in Davao Region posted photos on their Facebook page of a male and female Philippine Trogon captured in the tropical forests surrounding Mt. Apo.
"While the male Philippine Trogon displays bright colors, the female ones possess subdued shades of mustard-yellow underparts and an olive-brown head," the caption read.
"They feed on insects and fruits and shelters on tree hollows. Being reluctant to people, they found bliss in the darker portions of our forests." it added.
Due to its vibrant color, the bird has been associated with the fictional Ibong Adarna.
The Philippine Trogon (Harpactes ardens) is native to the Philippines, where Ibong Adarna resided in Mt. Tabor in the Kingdom of Berbania.
“Please help protect and preserve these legends,” the post highlighted.
"Ibong Adarna" is a known Filipino epic poem in the country.
The poem is all about a legendary bird that has healing powers. However, the bird's song can put someone to sleep and turn them into stone.
