Sri Lanka Grey Hornbill
Ocyceros gingalensis
LCLeast Concern Endemic to Sri Lanka
- Family
- Hornbills (Bucerotidae)
- Order
- Bucerotiformes
Overview
The Sri Lanka grey hornbill (Ocyceros gingalensis) is a bird in the hornbill family 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.
Summary from Wikipedia, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Range and habitat
Moist deciduous forest of Sri Lanka.
Range description: AviList Global Avian Checklist.
Sources and further reading
- Wikipedia: Sri Lanka 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.
