Indian Grey Hornbill

Key identifiable features

• General: Medium-sized grey hornbill with a long curved bill and prominent casque. White-tipped tail and blackish flight feathers.
• Male vs Female: Males have slightly larger casques and bills; females smaller with more yellowish bill base.
• Juvenile: Smaller casque, duller bill, softer plumage.

Movement & migration

Non-migratory resident, favoring urban parks and deciduous forests.

General information

Common in Indian cities and wooded areas, this hornbill feeds on figs, fruits, and small animals. Its loud calls and swift flight are distinctive. Nests in tree cavities, sealing the female inside during incubation.

Sourced from authorized ornithology references.

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