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The Palawan Hornbill, Anthracoceros marchei, is listed as a CITES (II) protected species under DENR Administrative Order No. 48 Series of 1991. Under CITES (II), the trade of such species is strictly regulated. Local Name is Kalaw. Hornbills are large gregarious canopy dwellers that forage in trees. They have massive but light bills for picking small berries and vertebrates, with an enlarged knob-like casque. Strong fliers with long tails and loud calls. Are known to plaster mud on their nesthole to protect the female. The male provides the food until such time as the female joins to find food for the young hornbills.

Habitat destruction (through logging and shifting cultivation) is the main threat to the Palawan Hornbill. Hunting and the wild pet trade are also significant threats.

Palawan Hornbills can regularly be seen at Lagen Island, El Nido Resorts.