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Sulu Hornbill

Anthracoceros montani

The Sulu Hornbill is a colorful bird with a big, curved beak. It loves to live in the trees and can often be seen flying around in the forests of the Sulu Archipelago.

Habitat: Forests

Appearance

The Sulu Hornbill is a medium-sized bird, entirely glossy black except for white tips on its outer tail feathers. Males have a striking white face, neck, and breast, contrasting with the all-black plumage of the female. It possesses a pale yellow beak topped with a small, horn-like casque.

KingdomAnimaliaPhylumChordataClassAvesOrderBucerotiformesFamilyBucerotidaeGenusAnthracoceros

Category

Birds

Rarity

Common

Danger

1/5 · Very low

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Interesting facts

Its loud calls sound like 'kah-KAH-kah' echoing through the rainforest.

Only found on a few tiny islands in the Philippines, making it super rare!

The dad hornbill brings food to his sealed-in family through a small slit!

When the mom bird finally breaks out, her chicks help too!

Special abilities

Ability

Sealed Nest Builder

Sulu Hornbill females can seal themselves inside tree cavities to lay eggs, creating a safe, mud-walled nest for their chicks.

Ability

Fruit Disperser

Sulu Hornbills have a strong beak that helps them eat and spread seeds from many different fruits, helping new trees grow.

Ability

Forest Navigator

Sulu Hornbills possess broad wings that help them glide effortlessly between tall trees, efficiently navigating their dense forest home.

Measurements & details

Length
45-50 cm
Wingspan
70-80 cm
Weight
0.5-0.7 kg
Lifespan
15-20 years
Speed
40 km/h
Clutch Size
1-4
Incubation
25-30 days
Migration Distance
0 km

Diet & Feeding

This hornbill enjoys a mixed diet of yummy fruits, juicy insects, and sometimes small animals.

Primary Foods

  • Figs
  • Other fruits
  • Insects
  • Lizards
  • Snails

Foraging Method

  • Foraging

Ecological connections

Eats

Langka-langka Fig

Ficus nota

Disperses seeds to help grow new fig trees.

Shelter

Mayapis

Shorea palosapis

Uses large old-growth trees for nesting cavities.

Eaten by

Philippine Serpent Eagle

Spilornis holospilus

A natural predator that hunts birds in the forest canopy.

Traits

Also known as

No aliases listed yet.

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Safety

Danger

1/5 · Very low

Always watch birds from a distance and do not try to touch them.

Frequently Asked Questions

How to identify Sulu Hornbill?

Compare the silhouette, bill shape, tail length, wing bars and markings around the eyes. The same small brown bird at your feeder can look quite different in breeding plumage, winter plumage or its first year. Bird Identifier: upload a photo and compare the visible details.

How long is Sulu Hornbill?

45-50 cm

What is Sulu Hornbill's wingspan?

70-80 cm

How much does Sulu Hornbill weigh?

0.5-0.7 kg

How long does Sulu Hornbill live?

15-20 years

How fast can Sulu Hornbill move?

40 km/h

What does Sulu Hornbill eat?

This hornbill enjoys a mixed diet of yummy fruits, juicy insects, and sometimes small animals.

Where is Sulu Hornbill usually found?

Forests

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