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;Penelopides exarhatus | ;Penelopides exarhatus | ||
==Identification== | ==Identification== | ||
+ | 53cm. Yellow face and throat, casque on top of large yellow bill. Female - all black plumage with a darker and smaller bill. | ||
==Distribution== | ==Distribution== | ||
+ | [[Sulawesi]]. | ||
==Taxonomy== | ==Taxonomy== | ||
+ | There are two subspecies of the Sulawesi Hornbill. The nominate form, ''P. e. exarhatus'' occurs in north Sulawesi. The second subspecies, ''P. e. sanfordi'' is found in central, east and south Sulawesi, Buton and Muna Island. | ||
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==Habitat== | ==Habitat== | ||
+ | Tropical lowland, swamps and primary forests. | ||
==Behaviour== | ==Behaviour== | ||
− | + | The diet includes fruits, figs and insects. | |
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+ | The female seals herself inside a tree hole for egg-laying. During this time, the male will provide food for the female and the young. | ||
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==External Links== | ==External Links== | ||
{{GSearch|Penelopides+exarhatus}} | {{GSearch|Penelopides+exarhatus}} | ||
*[http://www.orientalbirdimages.org/birdimages.php?action=birdspecies&Bird_ID=323&Bird_Image_ID=13001&Bird_Family_ID=70 View more images of this species on Orientalbirdimages] | *[http://www.orientalbirdimages.org/birdimages.php?action=birdspecies&Bird_ID=323&Bird_Image_ID=13001&Bird_Family_ID=70 View more images of this species on Orientalbirdimages] | ||
[[Category:Birds]] [[Category:Missing Images]] | [[Category:Birds]] [[Category:Missing Images]] |
Revision as of 20:31, 23 June 2008
- Penelopides exarhatus
Identification
53cm. Yellow face and throat, casque on top of large yellow bill. Female - all black plumage with a darker and smaller bill.
Distribution
Taxonomy
There are two subspecies of the Sulawesi Hornbill. The nominate form, P. e. exarhatus occurs in north Sulawesi. The second subspecies, P. e. sanfordi is found in central, east and south Sulawesi, Buton and Muna Island.
Habitat
Tropical lowland, swamps and primary forests.
Behaviour
The diet includes fruits, figs and insects.
The female seals herself inside a tree hole for egg-laying. During this time, the male will provide food for the female and the young.