Indian grey hornbill

Description:

The Indian grey hornbill is a medium-sized hornbill, measuring around 61 cm (24 in) in length. It has grey feathers all over the body with a light grey or dull white belly. The horn is black or dark grey with a casque extending to the point of curvature of the horn. It has grey feathers all over the body with a light grey or dull white belly. The horn is black or dark grey with a casque extending to the point of curvature of the horn..

Habitat:

The Indian grey hornbill (Ocyceros birostris) is a common hornbill found on the Indian subcontinent. The species is found mainly on the plains. It is found even in cities that have old avenue trees.

Notes:

They are almost completely arboreal, but very rarely descend to the ground to pick up fallen fruits, to dust bathe, or to pick up mud pellets to seal the nest cavity during the nesting period. They indulge in various social activities, including bill-grappling and aerial jousting.