About the Writhed Hornbill
The writhed hornbill, also known as the Mindanao wrinkled hornbill, is a species of hornbill in the family Bucerotidae. It is endemic to primarily lowland forests on the Philippine islands of Mindanao, Dinagat and Camiguin Sur. It formerly included the Walden's hornbill as a subspecies, but unlike that species, both sexes of the writhed hornbill have orange-red throat and peri-ocular skin. The writhed hornbill is threatened by habitat loss and hunting.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Bucerotiformes |
| Family | Hornbills (Bucerotidae) |
| Species | Rhabdotorrhinus leucocephalus |
| Species Codes | wrihor2, WRHO |
| Conservation | NT Near Threatened |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Writhed Hornbill belong to?
The Writhed Hornbill (Rhabdotorrhinus leucocephalus) belongs to the Hornbills family (Bucerotidae), in the order Bucerotiformes.
What is the conservation status of the Writhed Hornbill?
The Writhed Hornbill is classified as "Near Threatened" (NT) by IUCN Red List.
How can I identify the Writhed Hornbill?
The writhed hornbill, also known as the Mindanao wrinkled hornbill, is a species of hornbill in the family Bucerotidae. It is endemic to primarily lowland forests on the Philippine islands of Mindanao, Dinagat and Camiguin Sur. It formerly included the Walden's hornbill as a subspecies, but unlike t...
Where can I report a Writhed Hornbill sighting?
You can log sightings of Writhed Hornbill on eBird (ebird.org) using species code wrihor2, or on iNaturalist.
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