About Ocyceros gingalensis (Shaw, 1812)
The Sri Lanka grey hornbill, scientifically named Ocyceros gingalensis (Shaw, 1812), is a large bird that reaches 45 centimetres (18 inches) in length. It has grey wings with black primary flight feathers, a grey back, and a brown crown. Its long tail is blackish with white sides, and its underparts are white. The bird’s long, curved bill lacks a casque. Male and female adults have similar overall appearance, but the male has a cream-coloured bill, while the female’s bill is black with a cream stripe. Immature birds have dark grey upperparts, a cream bill, and a tail with a white tip. This species has a flight that is both slow and powerful. The Sri Lanka grey hornbill is a gregarious bird that inhabits forest habitats.
