Grey Hornbill finds a secure niche in the busy city of New Delhi

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The Grey hornbill 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 in length.The upper parts are greyish brown and there is a slight trace of a pale supercilium. The ear coverts are darker. The Bird is trying to save from the soft rain and is trying to fly from one branch to another. Source: en.wikipedia.org This footage is part of the broadcast stock foo