Samar Hornbill
NameSamar Hornbill
Common NameSamar Hornbill
Scientific NamePenelopides samarensis
FamilyBucerotidae
Wingspan (cm)65
Length (cm)45
Weight (g)450
Plumage DetailsMales have a dark blue-black body, creamy-white head and neck, and rufous outer tail feathers. The bill is dark with pale yellowish ridges on the casque. Females have an entirely black head and neck.
Vocalization / CallVocalizations consist of a series of short, sharp, cackling or barking notes, often repeated.
Primary Dietomnivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusnear-threatened
Geographic RangeEndemic to the islands of Samar, Calicoan, Leyte, and Bohol in the central Philippines.
Identifying FeaturesMedium size, Dark blue-black body, Creamy-white head and neck (male), Rufous tail feathers, Distinctive dark bill with pale ridges
Description
The Samar Hornbill is a medium-sized hornbill endemic to the central Philippines. Males are characterized by their dark blue-black body, creamy-white head and neck, and rufous tail feathers. They are primarily arboreal, foraging for fruits and insects in the forest canopy.
