Sri Lanka Grey Hornbill (Ocyceros gingalensis)

The Sri Lanka Grey Hornbill (Ocyceros gingalensis) is a hornbill and a widespread and common endemic resident breeder in Sri Lanka. Hornbills are a family of tropical near-passerine birds found in the Old World.

IMG_3195a IMG_3198a IMG_3459The Sri Lanka Grey Hornbill is a gregarious bird found in forest habitats. It feeds mostly on figs, although occasionally it eats small rodents, reptiles and insects.

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They are widespread througout  Sri Lanka.  I had no trouble spotting them in Kithulgala &  Sinharaja.  An award to Central Asia can get you to Colombo, then take a taxi or the bus to Kithulgala or Sinharaja.

LEARN MORE ABOUT THIS BIRD

Wikipedia

Birdlife

Ceylon Bird Club

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