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Luzon Hornbill

Luzon Hornbill

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The Luzon Hornbill is a medium-sized hornbill endemic to the island of Luzon and nearby smaller islands in the Philippines. It is characterized by its predominantly black plumage, a rufous head and underparts, and a pale bill with black markings.
Where to spot
Endemic to Luzon and nearby islands (e.g., Marinduque, Catanduanes) in the Philippines. Inhabits primary and secondary lowland evergreen forests.
How to spot
Look for its black body, rufous head and underparts, and pale bill with black markings. Listen for its distinctive rhythmic 'tarictic' calls, which are key to identifying this species.
When to spot
Resident year-round. Active during the day, often seen in pairs or small groups foraging in fruit trees.
File:Bucerotidae Penelopides manillae subniger 1.jpg
File:Luzon Hornbill (Penelopides manillae) male (19280137763).jpg
File:Luzon Hornbill Penelopides manillae (16497674086).jpg
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File:Penelopides manillae -Luzon Tarictic Hornbill-8.jpg
File:Bucerotidae Penelopides manillae subniger 1.jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Luzon Hornbill (Penelopides manillae) male (19280137763).jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Luzon Hornbill Penelopides manillae (16497674086).jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Penelopides manillae.jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Penelopides manillae -Luzon Tarictic Hornbill-8.jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
Luzon Hornbills are sometimes referred to as 'tarictic' hornbills locally, after their distinctive rhythmic 'ta-rictic-tic-tic' calls, which are a common sound in their forest habitat.
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