About the Mindanao Hornbill
The Mindanao hornbill, also known as the Mindanao tarictic hornbill, is a medium-small species of hornbill found in the canopy of rainforests on Mindanao, Dinagat, Siargao and Basilan in the southern Philippines. All five Philippine tarictics were once considered a single species. Its population 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 affinis |
| Species Codes | minhor1, MIHO |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Mindanao Hornbill belong to?
The Mindanao Hornbill (Penelopides affinis) belongs to the Hornbills family (Bucerotidae), in the order Bucerotiformes.
How can I identify the Mindanao Hornbill?
The Mindanao hornbill, also known as the Mindanao tarictic hornbill, is a medium-small species of hornbill found in the canopy of rainforests on Mindanao, Dinagat, Siargao and Basilan in the southern Philippines. All five Philippine tarictics were once considered a single species. Its population dec...
Where can I report a Mindanao Hornbill sighting?
You can log sightings of Mindanao Hornbill on eBird (ebird.org) using species code minhor1, or on iNaturalist.
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