Samar Hornbill

Penelopides samarensis

Least Concern

The Samar Hornbill is a large-billed hornbill of the Philippine islands. It feeds on fruit, insects, and small animals in forest or savanna, often dispersing seeds over long distances. Many hornbills seal the nesting female inside a tree cavity while the male delivers food.

Family

Bucerotidae

Group

Hornbills

Range

Samar Hornbill Range — Resident or seasonal range in the Philippine islands

Population

≈ Unknown

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