About the Visayan Hornbill
The Visayan hornbill is a hornbill found in tropical moist lowland forests of the Philippines in the Western Visayas region which includes the islands of Panay, Negros and formerly as well as the island of Masbate, and formerly Ticao, in the Philippines. As is the case with all five Philippine tarictic hornbills, formerly considered to be just one 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 panini |
| Species Codes | tarhor1, VIHO |
| Conservation | EN Endangered |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Visayan Hornbill belong to?
The Visayan Hornbill (Penelopides panini) belongs to the Hornbills family (Bucerotidae), in the order Bucerotiformes.
What is the conservation status of the Visayan Hornbill?
The Visayan Hornbill is classified as "Endangered" (EN) by IUCN Red List.
How can I identify the Visayan Hornbill?
The Visayan hornbill is a hornbill found in tropical moist lowland forests of the Philippines in the Western Visayas region which includes the islands of Panay, Negros and formerly as well as the island of Masbate, and formerly Ticao, in the Philippines. As is the case with all five Philippine taric...
Where can I report a Visayan Hornbill sighting?
You can log sightings of Visayan Hornbill on eBird (ebird.org) using species code tarhor1, or on iNaturalist.
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