Sri Lanka Grey Hornbill
NameSri Lanka Grey Hornbill
Common NameSri Lanka Grey Hornbill
Scientific NameOcyceros gingalensis
FamilyBucerotidae
Wingspan (cm)50
Length (cm)45
Weight (g)215
Plumage DetailsThis hornbill has dark grey upperparts, a paler grey head and neck, and white underparts. The wings are dark grey, and the tail is dark with white tips on the outer feathers. Its most striking feature is the large, curved bill, which is pale yellowish with a dark grey base and lacks a prominent casque.
Vocalization / CallIts vocalizations include a distinctive cackling or laughing call, often described as a series of 'ka-ka-ka-ka' notes that accelerate and become louder, sometimes ending in a drawn-out 'kwaaa'.
Primary Dietomnivore
Primary Habitatsforest, urban
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeThis species is endemic to Sri Lanka, found throughout the island in suitable forested and wooded habitats, including gardens and plantations.
Identifying FeaturesGrey plumage with white underparts, Large, pale yellowish bill with a dark base and no prominent casque, Red eyes (in adults), Endemic to Sri Lanka
Description
The Sri Lanka Grey Hornbill is a medium-sized hornbill endemic to Sri Lanka, characterized by its predominantly grey plumage and distinctive large, pale bill. It is often seen foraging for fruits and insects in the canopy of forests and woodlands.
