Grey Hornbill

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Very good, I your pen work Pratim.

Thanks Carole Swingler ...

BIRDS ON MONOCHROME -2 ... BLACK GELPEN AND PENCIL ON IVORY PAPERBOARD.. GREY HORNBILL ...[ REF. COURTESY: MR. SUBRATA MUKHERJEE] ...2015... The Indian grey hornbill (Ocyceros birostris) is a common hornbill found on the Indian subcontinent. It is mostly arboreal and is commonly sighted in pairs. It has grey feathers all over the body with a light grey or dull white belly. The horn is black or dark grey with a casque extending to the point of curvature of the horn. It is one of the few hornbill species found in urban areas in many cities where they are able to make use of large trees in avenues. The Indian grey hornbill is a medium-sized hornbill, measuring around 61 cm (24 in) in length. The upperparts are greyish brown and there is a slight trace of a pale supercilium. The ear coverts are darker. The flight feathers of the wing are dark brown with a whitish tip. The tail has a white tip and a dark subterminal band. They have a red iris and the eyelids have eyelashes. The casque is sh