Showing posts with label Indian Grey Hornbill. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Indian Grey Hornbill. Show all posts

Wednesday, March 5, 2014

Indian Grey Hornbill (Ocyceros birostris)


The Indian Grey Hornbill (Ocyceros birostris) is a common hornbill found on the Indian subcontinent. It is mostly arboreal and is commonly sighted in pairs. They have 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 up to the point of curvature in the horn.