Palawan Hornbill
Anthracoceros marchei
VUVulnerable Endemic to Philippines
- Family
- Hornbills (Bucerotidae)
- Order
- Bucerotiformes
Overview
The Palawan hornbill (Anthracoceros marchei) is a large forest bird endemic to the Philippines. It is one of the 11 endemic hornbills in the country. It is only found in Palawan and the nearby islands of Balabac, Busuanga, Calauit, Culion and Coron. It is locally known as "talusi" in the language Cuyunon.
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Range and habitat
Southwestern Philippines (Palawan, Balabac, Busuanga, and Calauit).
Range description: AviList Global Avian Checklist.
Continents
Countries
Sources and further reading
- Wikipedia: Palawan 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.
