Malabar Grey Hornbill
Ocyceros griseus
VUVulnerable Endemic to India
- Family
- Hornbills (Bucerotidae)
- Order
- Bucerotiformes
Overview
The Malabar gray hornbill (Ocyceros griseus) is a hornbill endemic to the Western Ghats and associated hills of southern India. They have a large beak but lack the casque that is prominent in some other hornbill species. They are found mainly in dense forest and around rubber, arecanut or coffee plantations. They move around in pairs or small groups, feeding on figs and other forest fruits.
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Where to see it
Destination guides featuring this bird
Range and habitat
Moist deciduous forest of southwestern India.
Range description: AviList Global Avian Checklist.
Sources and further reading
- Wikipedia: Malabar grey hornbill
- eBird: sightings, maps and photos
- xeno-canto: sound recordings
- Birds of the World: full species account (subscription)
- BirdLife DataZone: status and threats
- IUCN Red List (threat status)
- AviList global checklist (taxonomy)
Last updated September 29, 2026.
