About the Luzon Hornbill
The Luzon hornbill, sometimes called Luzon tarictic hornbill, is a species of hornbill in the family Bucerotidae. It is endemic to forests on Luzon and nearby islands in the northern Philippines. All five Philippine tarictics were once considered a single species. It is declining due to habitat destruction, hunting and the illegal wildlife trade.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Bucerotiformes |
| Family | Hornbills (Bucerotidae) |
| Species | Penelopides manillae |
| Species Codes | luzhor1, LUHO |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Luzon Hornbill belong to?
The Luzon Hornbill (Penelopides manillae) belongs to the Hornbills family (Bucerotidae), in the order Bucerotiformes.
How can I identify the Luzon Hornbill?
The Luzon hornbill, sometimes called Luzon tarictic hornbill, is a species of hornbill in the family Bucerotidae. It is endemic to forests on Luzon and nearby islands in the northern Philippines. All five Philippine tarictics were once considered a single species. It is declining due to habitat dest...
Where can I report a Luzon Hornbill sighting?
You can log sightings of Luzon Hornbill on eBird (ebird.org) using species code luzhor1, or on iNaturalist.
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