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Samar Hornbill
Penelopides samarensis
Samar Hornbill (Penelopides samarensis) — Hornbills & Hoopoes of South & Southeast Asia.
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The Samar Hornbill (Penelopides samarensis) is a member of the Bucerotidae family found in South & Southeast Asia. Adults weigh 510 g.
Where it fits
- Class Aves
- Order Bucerotiformes
- Family Bucerotidae Hornbills
- Genus Penelopides
- Species samarensis
Quick facts
- Weight
- 510 g
- Diet
- Omnivores
- Family
- Bucerotidae
- Order
- Bucerotiformes
- Habitat
- Woodland
How to identify
Similar birds
Vulnerable
Least Concern
Least Concern
Endangered
Biology & behaviour
Diet
The Samar Hornbill is a omnivore — it takes a broad, omnivorous diet of both plant and animal foods.
Behaviour
A bird of dense forest, it spends much of its time perched in trees and shrubs.
Migration
The Samar Hornbill is largely sedentary, staying within its range year-round rather than making regular long-distance migrations.
The Samar Hornbill (Penelopides samarensis) is a member of the Bucerotidae family, within the order Bucerotiformes. It is found across South & Southeast Asia. Its distribution covers OR East Visayas (ec Philippines).
It is a large bird. Adults weighs around 510 g, with a wing length of about 23 cm and a tail of around 20.9 cm.
Songs & calls
Frequently asked questions
How big is the Samar Hornbill?
The Samar Hornbill is a large bird that weighs around 510 g.
Where does the Samar Hornbill live?
The Samar Hornbill is found across South & Southeast Asia with a range covering OR East Visayas (ec Philippines), where it favours woodland, forest and well-treed country.
What family does the Samar Hornbill belong to?
The Samar Hornbill (Penelopides samarensis) belongs to the Bucerotidae family, in the order Bucerotiformes.
What does the Samar Hornbill eat?
The Samar Hornbill is a omnivore — it takes a broad, omnivorous diet of both plant and animal foods.
Does the Samar Hornbill migrate?
The Samar Hornbill is largely sedentary, staying within its range year-round rather than making regular long-distance migrations.
What sound does the Samar Hornbill make?
1 real field recording of the Samar Hornbill — including its song — can be played in the Songs & calls section on this page, credited to the recordist who captured it.
Conservation
Every bird benefits from bird-safe windows, native plants, and keeping cats indoors. Small changes at home add up to real protection.
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