Sulu Hornbill
Anthracoceros montani
CRCritically Endangered Endemic to Philippines
- Family
- Hornbills (Bucerotidae)
- Order
- Bucerotiformes
Overview
The Sulu hornbill (Anthracoceros montani), 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; it is believed to have been 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.
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Range and habitat
Sulu Archipelago (Jolo, Tawitawi, and Sanga Sanga).
Range description: AviList Global Avian Checklist.
Continents
Countries
Sources and further reading
- Wikipedia: Sulu hornbill
- eBird: sightings, maps and photos
- xeno-canto: sound recordings
- Birds of the World: full species account (subscription)
- BirdLife DataZone: status and threats
- IUCN Red List (threat status)
- AviList global checklist (taxonomy)
Last updated September 29, 2026.
