Mindoro Hornbill (Penelopides mindorensis)
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Mindoro Hornbill

Penelopides mindorensis Steere, 1890

462 gWeight

The Mindoro hornbill (Penelopides mindorensis) is a species of hornbill in the family Bucerotidae.

Endangered

Where and when it's recorded

No records at the public birding hotspots we track. It may be rare, remote, or its locations protected.

About

The Mindoro hornbill (Penelopides mindorensis) is a species of hornbill in the family Bucerotidae. It is endemic to forests on Mindoro in the Philippines found in tropical moist lowland forests. As is the case with all five Philippine tarictic hornbills, formerly considered to be just one species.

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Questions

How big is the Mindoro Hornbill?

The Mindoro Hornbill weighs around 462 g.

Where does the Mindoro Hornbill live?

Its breeding range: Oriental: Mindoro (Philippines).

Is the Mindoro Hornbill endangered?

The IUCN Red List classifies the Mindoro Hornbill as Endangered.

What does the Mindoro Hornbill eat?

Main food: Fruit.

What family is the Mindoro Hornbill in?

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

At a glance

Weight
462 g
Habitat
Forest
Diet
Fruit
Lifestyle
Perches in trees
Migration
Resident (barely migrates)
Conservation
Endangered
More measurements
Wing
226 mm
Tail
222 mm
Bill
87 mm
Tarsus
42 mm

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

Range

Oriental: Mindoro (Philippines)

Breeding range, IOC World Bird List 15.2

Classification

Family
Hornbills Bucerotidae
Genus
Penelopides

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Mindoro Hornbill

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