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Indian Gray Hornbill

Indian Gray Hornbill

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The Indian Grey Hornbill is a common and widespread medium-sized hornbill across the Indian subcontinent. It is characterized by its overall greyish plumage, a pale belly, and a large, dark grey bill with a small, prominent casque.
Where to spot
Widespread across the Indian subcontinent, including India, Pakistan, Nepal, and Bangladesh. Inhabits open woodlands, scrub forests, agricultural areas, and urban parks.
How to spot
Identify it by its overall grey plumage and large, dark grey bill. Listen for its distinctive series of short, high-pitched squeaks and whistles, often described as a laughing call.
When to spot
Resident year-round throughout its range. Active during the day, commonly seen flying between trees or foraging in the canopy.
File:Indian Grey Hornbill Ocyceros birostris 2 by Dr. Raju Kasambe.jpg
File:Indian Grey Hornbill (Ocyceros birostris)- Malijunga.jpg
File:Indian Grey Hornbill Ocyceros birostris 3 by Raju Kasambe.jpg
File:Indian Grey Hornbill Ocyceros birostris 7 by Dr. Raju Kasambe.jpg
File:Indian Grey Hornbill Ocyceros birostris by Dr. Raju Kasambe (1).jpg
File:Indian Grey Hornbill Ocyceros birostris 2 by Dr. Raju Kasambe.jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Indian Grey Hornbill (Ocyceros birostris)- Malijunga.jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Indian Grey Hornbill Ocyceros birostris 3 by Raju Kasambe.jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Indian Grey Hornbill Ocyceros birostris 7 by Dr. Raju Kasambe.jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Indian Grey Hornbill Ocyceros birostris by Dr. Raju Kasambe (1).jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
Indian Grey Hornbills are often found in urban environments and gardens, demonstrating a remarkable adaptability to human-modified landscapes, unlike many other hornbill species.
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