White-Bellied Sea Eagle – A fierce bird with beautiful wings
The White-bellied Sea Eagle (Haliaeetus leucogaster) graces Sri Lanka’s coastal areas and inland water bodies.
Black-Tailed Godwit – A beautiful bird with a thin long beak
The Black-tailed Godwit (Limosa limosa) migrates to Sri Lanka’s coastal wetlands and lagoons during winter
Common Emerald Dove – A beautiful and attractive pigeon
The Common Emerald Dove (Chalcophaps indica) graces Sri Lanka’s gardens and forests with its vibrant green and pinkish plumage.
Green Imperial Pigeon – A beautiful green-and-white pigeon
The Common Emerald Dove (Chalcophaps indica) graces Sri Lanka’s gardens and forests with its vibrant green and pinkish plumage.
Orange-Breasted Green Pigeon – A beautiful colorful pigeon
The Orange-breasted Green Pigeon (Treron bicinctus) graces Sri Lanka’s dense forests with its vibrant orange and green plumage.
Thrush – A beautiful colorful little bird
. Thrush refers to a diverse family of songbirds found worldwide, enriching Sri Lanka’s avian symphony.
Chestnut-Backed Owlet – A beautiful little owl
The Chestnut-backed Owlet (Glaucidium castanopterum) is a charming nocturnal bird found in Sri Lanka’s dense forests.
Serendib Scops Owl: An Aggressive and Beautiful Little Owl
The Serendib Scops Owl (Otus thilohoffmanni) is a rare and elusive bird in Sri Lanka, found in montane forests.
Brahminy kite – An aggressive and beautiful bird
The Brahminy Kite (Haliastur indus) graces Sri Lanka’s coastlines and wetlands with its majestic presence.
Painted Stork: A Bird with a Beautiful Beak
The Painted Stork (Mycteria leucocephala) graces Sri Lanka’s wetlands and shallow lakes with striking pink and white plumage.
Malabar-Pied Hornbill: A Colorful Bird with a Beautiful Beak
The Malabar Pied Hornbill (Anthracoceros coronatus) graces Sri Lanka’s dense forests and woodlands with striking black and white plumage.
The Indian Pitta: A Colorful Gem of a Bird
The Indian Pitta (Pitta brachyura) graces Sri Lanka’s dense forests and undergrowth with vibrant green, blue, and orange plumage
Black-Necked Stork: A beautiful bird with a long beak
The Black-necked Stork (Ephippiorhynchus asiaticus) graces Sri Lanka’s wetlands and shallow lakes with striking colors and a distinctive black neck.
Lesser whistling duck – An innocent and beautiful bird
The Lesser Whistling Duck (Dendrocygna javanica) graces Sri Lanka’s wetlands and ponds with distinctive features, including a chestnut-brown body and a bold white stripe.
Black-headed Ibis: The Beautiful Bird with a Long Beak
The Black-headed Ibis (Threskiornis melanocephalus) graces Sri Lanka’s wetlands and shallow waters with its elegant presence.
Greater Coucal: A Beautiful Bird that Eats Snails
The Greater Coucal (Centropus sinensis) is a charismatic bird in Sri Lanka, recognizable by its striking black plumage, impressive size, and long tail.
Spot-billed Pelican: A Beautiful Bird with a Rare, Long Beak
The Spot-billed Pelican (Pelecanus philippensis) graces Sri Lanka’s wetlands and shallow lakes with its majestic presence.
Blue-tailed Bee-eater: A Rare and Beautiful Bird
The Blue-tailed Bee-eater (Merops philippinus) graces Sri Lanka’s open habitats with vibrant green, blue, and chestnut plumage.
Sri Lanka Hill Myna – A Rare and Beautiful Black Bird
The Sri Lanka Hill Myna (Gracula ptilogenys) graces hill forests with glossy black plumage and distinctive bright yellow wattles.
Yellow-eared bulbul – A rare and beautiful bird
The Yellow-eared Bulbul (Pycnonotus penicillatus) graces Sri Lanka’s woodlands with a distinctive yellow patch behind each eye.
Black-capped bulbul – A rare and beautiful bird
The Black-capped Bulbul (Pycnonotus melanicterus) graces Sri Lanka’s woodlands with a glossy black cap and vibrant yellow plumage.
Sri Lanka Woodshrike – Gray innocent beautiful bird
The Sri Lanka Woodshrike (Tephrodornis affinis) graces woodlands with a distinctive black and white plumage.