About the Rufous Hornbill
The rufous hornbill, also known as the Philippine hornbill and locally as kalaw, is a large species of hornbill endemic to the Philippines. It is called the "clock-of-the-mountains" by locals, because of its loud booming call which typically occurs every hour. Rufous hornbills inhabit moist tropical lowland forest areas, and are now regarded as a threatened species. Reasons for decline include habitat destruction, hunting and poaching for the illegal pet trade.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Bucerotiformes |
| Family | Hornbills (Bucerotidae) |
| Species | Buceros hydrocorax |
| Species Codes | rufhor1, RUHO, NRHO |
| Conservation | VU Vulnerable |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Rufous Hornbill belong to?
The Rufous Hornbill (Buceros hydrocorax) belongs to the Hornbills family (Bucerotidae), in the order Bucerotiformes.
What is the conservation status of the Rufous Hornbill?
The Rufous Hornbill is classified as "Vulnerable" (VU) by IUCN Red List.
How can I identify the Rufous Hornbill?
The rufous hornbill, also known as the Philippine hornbill and locally as kalaw, is a large species of hornbill endemic to the Philippines. It is called the \"clock-of-the-mountains\" by locals, because of its loud booming call which typically occurs every hour. Rufous hornbills inhabit moist tropical...
Where can I report a Rufous Hornbill sighting?
You can log sightings of Rufous Hornbill on eBird (ebird.org) using species code rufhor1, or on iNaturalist.
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