About the Palawan Hornbill
The Palawan hornbill is a large forest bird endemic to the Philippines. It is one of the 11 endemic hornbills in the country. It is only found in Palawan and the nearby islands of Balabac, Busuanga, Calauit, Culion and Coron. It is locally known as "talusi" in the language Cuyunon. It is threatened by habitat loss, hunting and trapping for the cage-bird trade.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Bucerotiformes |
| Family | Hornbills (Bucerotidae) |
| Species | Anthracoceros marchei |
| Species Codes | palhor1, PAHO |
| Conservation | VU Vulnerable |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Palawan Hornbill belong to?
The Palawan Hornbill (Anthracoceros marchei) belongs to the Hornbills family (Bucerotidae), in the order Bucerotiformes.
What is the conservation status of the Palawan Hornbill?
The Palawan Hornbill is classified as "Vulnerable" (VU) by IUCN Red List.
How can I identify the Palawan Hornbill?
The Palawan hornbill is a large forest bird endemic to the Philippines. It is one of the 11 endemic hornbills in the country. It is only found in Palawan and the nearby islands of Balabac, Busuanga, Calauit, Culion and Coron. It is locally known as \"talusi\" in the language Cuyunon. It is threatened ...
Where can I report a Palawan Hornbill sighting?
You can log sightings of Palawan Hornbill on eBird (ebird.org) using species code palhor1, or on iNaturalist.
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