Luzon Hornbill
A species of Tarictic hornbills Scientific name : Penelopides manillae Genus : Tarictic hornbills
Luzon Hornbill, A species of Tarictic hornbills
Botanical name: Penelopides manillae
Genus: Tarictic hornbills
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Description
Photo By Nikolaj Mølgaard Thomsen 
Description
The Luzon hornbill (Penelopides manillae), sometimes called Luzon tarictic hornbill, is a species of hornbill in the family Bucerotidae. It is endemic to forests on Luzon and nearby islands in the northern Philippines. As is the case with all Philippine tarictic hornbills, it has been considered a subspecies of P. panini. 
Size
45 cm
Feeding Habits
Luzon Hornbill primarily consumes figs and fruits, with insects and small animals also likely included in its diet. It forages in small groups, suggesting a social feeding behavior.
Habitat
The luzon Hornbill predominantly resides in primary evergreen dipterocarp forests, including lowland areas and riverine forests. These birds are also adapted to exploiting isolated fruiting trees within grassland environments. They occupy regions that typically feature dense, tropical and subtropical forests.
Dite type
Omnivorous
Photo By Nikolaj Mølgaard Thomsen 
Scientific Classification
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