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Sri Lankan Grey
Hornbill
Ocyceros Gingalensis
Endemic.
Locally common species
widely distributed
throughout lowlands
and lower hills.
Frequently found
in disturbed forests
and at forest fringes
( especially in
wet zone), and adjoining
well-wooded gardens.
Howerver, it is
scarce in the core
of the wetzone evergreen
forests. Usually
foun in pairs or
small flocks, although
large gatherings
may be seenon fruiting
trees. It utters
a goat-like call
Kaaa; thesong is
a rapid, rising
, nasal, far-carrying
Kak-Kak-Kak-Kak.
Usually found in
pairs, female is
distinguished by
upper mandible having
a yellowish patcch
against otherwise
dark bill. Male
in contrast has
yellow bill with
a dark patch intruding
at the base. Both
sexes lack a casque.
Overall, is uniform
grey, paler on under-parts
with chestnut on
vent.
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