Luzon Hornbill
NameLuzon Hornbill
Common NameLuzon Hornbill
Scientific NamePenelopides manillae
FamilyBucerotidae
Wingspan (cm)55
Length (cm)48
Weight (g)450
Plumage DetailsMales have a white head, neck, and underparts, contrasting with dark brown to black upperparts and wings. The tail is dark with a distinctive rufous-orange band across the central feathers. The bill is dark with pale stripes and a reddish casque, complemented by bare reddish skin around the eye. Females are entirely black with a smaller casque and pale blue facial skin.
Vocalization / CallKnown for a series of short, sharp, high-pitched calls, often described as 'kek-kek-kek' or 'wuk-wuk-wuk,' which can accelerate into a cackle.
Primary Dietomnivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusnear-threatened
Geographic RangeEndemic to the islands of Luzon and Marinduque in the Philippines, inhabiting tropical lowland forests.
Identifying Featureswhite head and neck (male), dark body, rufous-orange tail band, dark bill with pale stripes and reddish casque (male), reddish bare facial skin (male)
Description
The Luzon Hornbill is a medium-sized hornbill endemic to the Philippines, characterized by its striking white head and dark body. It is an arboreal species, typically found foraging in the canopy of tropical lowland forests, often in small groups.
