Monday, October 21, 2013

Indian Grey Hornbill


Facts about Indian Grey Hornbill :-

  1. Found usually in pairs in Dwarka. 
  2. It is mostly arboreal.
  3. They have grey feathers all over the body with a light grey or dull white belly. 
  4. The horn is black or dark grey with a casque extending up to the point of curvature in the horn.
  5. They are one of few hornbill species found wihtin urban areas in many cities where they are able to make use of large avenue trees.
  6. They are medium-sized hornbill, measuring around 61 cm in length. 
  7. Feeds on fruiting trees. Also, known to take molluscs, scorpions, insects, small birds.