Sulu Hornbill

About the Sulu Hornbill

The Sulu hornbill, or Montano's hornbill, is a species of hornbill in the family Bucerotidae. It is endemic to the Sulu archipelago in the Philippines, with the remaining populations in Tawi-Tawi with it believed to be hunted to extinction on Jolo. Its natural habitat is tropical moist forests. It is threatened by habitat loss as well as potential harvesting for food. Its diet includes fruit, insects, and small lizards.

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Where the Sulu Hornbill lives

When to see the Sulu Hornbill

Peak activity in January · a variable species across most of its range

Easily confused with

Palawan HornbillAnthracoceros marcheiThe Palawan hornbill is a large forest bird endemic to the Philippines. Black HornbillAnthracoceros malayanusThe male has a yellowish bill while the female has a dark grey bill. Malabar Pied HornbillAnthracoceros coronatusThe Malabar pied hornbill is a large hornbill, at 65 cm (26 in) in length.