Mindanao Hornbill
NameMindanao Hornbill
Common NameMindanao Hornbill
Scientific NamePenelopides affinis
FamilyBucerotidae
Wingspan (cm)65
Length (cm)45
Weight (g)450
Plumage DetailsMales have a creamy white head, neck, and underparts, contrasting with glossy black upperparts, wings, and thighs. The tail is rufous-brown with a broad black terminal band. The bill is dark with a pale yellow base and a prominent casque. Females are similar but have an entirely black head, neck, and underparts.
Vocalization / CallVocalizations consist of a series of short, sharp 'kek' or 'tak' notes, often repeated rapidly, sometimes described as a cackling or barking sound.
Primary Dietomnivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusnear-threatened
Geographic RangeEndemic to the Philippines, found on the islands of Mindanao, Dinagat, Siargao, and Basilan.
Identifying FeaturesProminent casque on bill, Sexual dimorphism (male creamy-white head, female black head), Rufous-brown tail with black tip, Medium-sized hornbill
Description
The Mindanao Hornbill is a medium-sized hornbill endemic to the Philippines, characterized by its prominent casque and sexually dimorphic plumage. Males have creamy-white heads and underparts, while females are entirely black-headed. They are arboreal birds, typically found foraging for fruits and insects in the forest canopy.
