MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine eagle, with wings that span seven feet and grayish blue eyes that see eight times sharper than humans, is one of nature’s most commanding birds of prey.

The Philippine Eagle Foundation estimates that there are only 392 pairs of the eagles remaining in the wild, with just 30 born in captivity including the new hatchling.

Habitat loss and ruthless hunting have caused a rapid decline in the number of Philippine Eagles - Copyright PHILIPPINE EAGLE FOUNDATION (PEF)/AFP/File Handout ...