About the Indian Gray Hornbill
The Indian gray hornbill is a common hornbill found on the Indian subcontinent. It is mostly arboreal and is commonly sighted in pairs. 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 is one of the few hornbill species found in urban areas in many cities where they are able to make use of large trees in avenues.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Bucerotiformes |
| Family | Hornbills (Bucerotidae) |
| Species | Ocyceros birostris |
| Species Codes | inghor2, IGHO |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Indian Gray Hornbill belong to?
The Indian Gray Hornbill (Ocyceros birostris) belongs to the Hornbills family (Bucerotidae), in the order Bucerotiformes.
How can I identify the Indian Gray Hornbill?
The Indian gray hornbill is a common hornbill found on the Indian subcontinent. It is mostly arboreal and is commonly sighted in pairs. 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 th...
Where can I report a Indian Gray Hornbill sighting?
You can log sightings of Indian Gray Hornbill on eBird (ebird.org) using species code inghor2, or on iNaturalist.
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