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'Rare footage of Indian Grey Hornbill munching on reptile'

2022-07-19 22 Dailymotion

Hornbills are known to be fruit eaters, but this Indian Grey Hornbill seems to be an exception. <br /><br />In this strange video, surfacing from Meerut, Uttar Pradesh (India), the bird in question can be seen relaxing on a tree and munching on a reptile.<br /><br />“The Indian grey hornbill (Ocyceros birostris) is a common hornbill found across the Indian subcontinent,” said Suneet Dhiman. “Documentation of rare behavior of a Hornbill munching on a reptile. <br /><br />“Hornbills are mostly frugivorous (fruit eating), but Indian Grey Hornbills have been reported to come out of their fruit munching & become opportunist meat eaters.”<br /><br /><br /><br />Name: Suneet Dhiman<br />Location: Meerut, Uttar Pradesh, India<br /><br /><br /><br /><br />WooGlobe Ref : WGA952638<br />For licensing and to use this video, please email licensing@wooglobe.com

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