About the Samar Hornbill
The Samar hornbill is a species of hornbill in the family Bucerotidae. It is found in forests on the islands of Samar, Calicoan, Leyte and Bohol in the east-central Philippines. As is the case with all Philippine tarictic hornbills, it has been considered a subspecies of Visayan hornbill Alternatively, it is considered a subspecies of Mindanao hornbill.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Bucerotiformes |
| Family | Hornbills (Bucerotidae) |
| Species | Penelopides samarensis |
| Species Codes | samhor1, SAHO, MIHO |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Samar Hornbill belong to?
The Samar Hornbill (Penelopides samarensis) belongs to the Hornbills family (Bucerotidae), in the order Bucerotiformes.
How can I identify the Samar Hornbill?
The Samar hornbill is a species of hornbill in the family Bucerotidae. It is found in forests on the islands of Samar, Calicoan, Leyte and Bohol in the east-central Philippines. As is the case with all Philippine tarictic hornbills, it has been considered a subspecies of Visayan hornbill Alternative...
Where can I report a Samar Hornbill sighting?
You can log sightings of Samar Hornbill on eBird (ebird.org) using species code samhor1, or on iNaturalist.
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