Gray-glazed hornbill [1] ( Bycanistes subcylindricus ) is a large hornbill from the African hornbill , up to 70 cm in size. Plumage black and white. The bill is very large, darkish with a large helmet on top. Females are significantly smaller than males.
| Gray-shelled Hornbill |
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| Scientific classification |
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| No rank : | Bilateral symmetric |
| View: | Gray-shelled Hornbill |
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| International Scientific Name |
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Bycanistes subcylindricus ( Sclater , 1870 ) |
| Subspecies |
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- B. s. subcylindricus
- B. s. subquadratus
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| Security status |
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Least concernIUCN 3.1 Least Concern : 22682577 |
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Gray-shelled Hornbills are common in evergreen forests and savannas of equatorial Africa , also in the central and western parts of it. Monogamous view, builds a nest in the hollows of trees. Females usually lay two eggs. Food usually consists of figs , fruits, insects and small animals.
A fairly widespread bird within its range .
