Source: The Hindu
Context
The Indian Grey Hornbill has returned to Gir Forest, Gujarat, after more than 60 years, following a successful reintroduction programme by the Gujarat Forest Department.
About Indian Grey Hornbill
- Scientific Name: Ocyceros birostris
- Family: Bucerotidae (Hornbill family)
- Medium-sized, tree-dwelling (arboreal) bird.
- One of the most common hornbill species found in the Indian subcontinent.
Distribution
- Endemic to the Indian subcontinent.
- Found in:
- India, Pakistan, Nepal, Bangladesh
- IUCN Status
- Least Concern (LC)
