Mindanao Hornbill
A species of Tarictic hornbills Scientific name : Penelopides affinis Genus : Tarictic hornbills
Mindanao Hornbill, A species of Tarictic hornbills
Botanical name: Penelopides affinis
Genus: Tarictic hornbills
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Photo By Charley Hesse TROPICAL BIRDING 
Description
The Mindanao hornbill (Penelopides affinis), sometimes called the Mindanao tarictic hornbill, is a medium-small species of hornbill found in the canopy of rainforests on Mindanao, Dinagat, Siargao and Basilan in the southern Philippines. As is the case with all Philippine tarictic hornbills, it has been considered a subspecies of P. panini. The Samar hornbill is often included as a subspecies of the Mindanao hornbill. 
Size
45 cm
Feeding Habits
Mindanao Hornbill primarily consumes fruits but also feeds on insects, beetles, ants, and occasionally earthworms, foraging mainly during the day with a technique suitable for their diverse diet.
Habitat
The mindanao Hornbill predominantly inhabits primary evergreen forests, including areas around forest clearings and regions with secondary growth vegetation. These birds demonstrate some resilience to forest disturbances compared to larger hornbills, often venturing to isolated fruiting trees near forest perimeters. They are typically found in lowland forested areas but may occasionally be spotted in adjacent areas.
Dite type
Omnivorous
General Info
Behavior
It is social and often seen in pairs or small groups. These birds are noisy, emitting an incessant ta-rik-tik call, hence the name. Despite their noise they are difficult to find, being well camouflaged by the dense foliage.
Photo By Charley Hesse TROPICAL BIRDING 
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