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Indian Grey Hornbill

Ocyceros birostris

Photo by SukanyaDatta
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Field Notes

Description:

Grey as its name suggests. Undersurface considerably lighter; almost cream in colour. Long tail. Enormous beak with casque.

Habitat:

I was walking in the PUSA agricultural area when I looked up at the tall trees just in time to see a grey hornbill peep into its nest ...it was cloudy, the trees were leafy...this is the only shot I got.

Notes:

After the bird left I shot the presumed nest but could not see any chick inside. Maybe it was only house hunting.

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Indian grey hornbill

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Comments (2)
SukanyaDatta
VivBraznell...so kind of you. I was gutted I did not get a better shot. The second time in my life that I had the opportunity to shoot hornbill chicks...but..... Thanks, your comment cheered me up.

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PublishedJune 19, 2014

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