Mindanao Hornbill (Penelopides affinis)
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Mindanao Hornbill

Penelopides affinis Tweeddale, 1877

485 gWeight

The Mindanao hornbill (Penelopides affinis), also known as the Mindanao tarictic hornbill, is a medium-small species of hornbill found in the canopy of rainforests on Mindanao, Dinagat, Siargao and Basilan in the southern Philippines.

Busiest months: March · Most records: Philippines

Least Concern

Where and when it's recorded

Busiest months: March · Most records: Philippines

Mindanao Hornbill has been recorded at 15 of the 8,276 birding hotspots we track, in 1 country or region.

Records by month Northern Hemisphere

Where it's recorded most

  1. Lake HolonPhilippines294 records
  2. Bislig lowlands – PICOP Road 4Philippines286 records
  3. Bislig lowlands – PICOP Road 42Philippines239 records
More places
  1. Mt. Kitanglad Range Natural Park – Del Monte LodgePhilippines142 records
  2. Bislig lowlands – PICOP Roads 1-4Philippines116 records
  3. Pasonanca Natural Park, Zamboanga City – BalunoPhilippines109 records
  4. Mt. Kitanglad Range Natural Park – Mid-level TrailsPhilippines92 records
  5. Bislig lowlands – 321 Quarry TrailPhilippines87 records
  6. Mt. Tagubud, New BataanPhilippines72 records
  7. Brgy. Kuden, Senator Ninoy AquinoPhilippines66 records

Countries and regions with the most records

Philippines

eBird records via GBIF up to 2024-12-31. A record means someone listed it; more records partly mean more birders, not more birds.

About

The Mindanao hornbill (Penelopides affinis), also known as the Mindanao tarictic hornbill, is a medium-small species of hornbill found in the canopy of rainforests on Mindanao, Dinagat, Siargao and Basilan in the southern Philippines. All five Philippine tarictics were once considered a single species. Its population declining due to habitat destruction, hunting and the illegal wildlife trade.

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Questions

How big is the Mindanao Hornbill?

The Mindanao Hornbill weighs around 485 g.

Where does the Mindanao Hornbill live?

Its breeding range: Oriental: Mindanao group (southern Philippines). It is most often recorded in Philippines.

When is the best time to see the Mindanao Hornbill?

At the hotspots we track, it is recorded most in March (Northern Hemisphere).

Is the Mindanao Hornbill endangered?

The IUCN Red List classifies the Mindanao Hornbill as Least Concern.

What does the Mindanao Hornbill eat?

Main food: Omnivore.

What family is the Mindanao Hornbill in?

It belongs to the family Hornbills (Bucerotidae), order Bucerotiformes.

At a glance

Weight
485 g
Habitat
Forest
Diet
Omnivore
Lifestyle
Perches in trees
Migration
Resident (barely migrates)
Conservation
Least Concern
More measurements
Wing
223 mm
Tail
208 mm
Bill
88 mm
Tarsus
44 mm

Averages from the AVONET dataset; length from field guides where available.

Range

Oriental: Mindanao group (southern Philippines)

Breeding range, IOC World Bird List 15.2

Classification

Family
Hornbills Bucerotidae
Genus
Penelopides

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Mindanao Hornbill

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