In search of one of the rarest birds: The struggle to save the Sulu hornbill

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In search of one of the rarest birds: The struggle to save the Sulu hornbill
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Conservationists remain optimistic. For them every sighting is a reminder of the importance of preserving what’s left, and that the 'tawsi' deserves a fighting chance.

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By a stroke of luck on the first day, as dawn’s light filtered through the canopy on November 26, he was rewarded: he succeeded in capturing an image of the Sulu hornbillDan’s most recent journey to Panglima Sugala, organized by team leader Nicky Icarangal, offered another unforgettable moment in his life as a wildlife photographer.

“A small patch of primary forest remains in Panglima Sugala to support its survival. This patch of forest is under threat and not large enough to sustain the struggling hornbill population,” said Quemado, speaking for the Sulu Hornbill Research and Conservation Program, also known as Project Tawsi.one of the world’s largest and most endangered raptors, which also faces critical threats from deforestation and habitat loss.

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