The Indian Gray Hornbill is a grayish-brown hornbill with a casque above the bill. The male's casque is larger than the female's.
It has a pale brow and a bill with black and yellow areas. In flight, pale edges on the wings and tail and long central tail feathers are visible.
It uses open woodland, plantations, gardens, and city parks, feeding in large fruiting trees. It is usually seen in pairs or small groups.
An extinction-risk assessment has not been added yet.