Spotted-Winged Thrush The Spot-winged Thrush, Zoothera spiloptera, is an Asian thrush, a group within the large thrush family Turdidae. It is an endemic resident breeder in Sri Lanka. This uncommon species breeds in hill rainforests, and to a lesser extent in drier woodlands, at altitudes between 500 and 2000 … Continue reading →

Sri Lanka Whistling Thrush The Sri Lanka Whistling Thrush, Myophonus blighi, is a whistling thrush in the thrush family Turdidae. It is a resident endemic bird in Sri Lanka. Whistling-thrush appears in a 75c Sri Lankan postal stamp. Identification This is a small whistling thrush, at only 20cm. Adult … Continue reading →

Sri Lanka Blue Magpie The Sri Lanka Blue Magpie or Ceylon Magpie (Urocissa ornata) is a member of the Crow family living in the hill forests of Sri Lanka, where it is endemic. In Sri Lanka, this bird is known as Kehibella in Sinhala Language. Blue Magpie appears in … Continue reading →

Sri Lanka White-eye The Sri Lanka White-eye, Zosterops ceylonensis, is a small passerine bird in the white-eye family. It is a resident breeder in forests, gardens and plantations which is endemic to Sri Lanka, mainly in the highlands.In Sri Lanka, this bird is known as Sithasiya in Sinhala … Continue reading →

White-throated Flowerpecker The White-throated Flowerpecker or Legge’s Flowerpecker ( Dicaeum vincens) is a small passerine bird. It is a endemic resident breeder in Sri Lanka. This bird appears in a one rupee Sri Lankan postal stamp. In Sri Lanka, this bird is known as Pilachcha in Sinhala Language. Identification … Continue reading →

Crimson-fronted Barbet Crimson-fronted Barbet or Ceylon Small Barbet or Small Barbet (Megalaima rubricapillus) is an Asian barbet endemic to Sri Lanka. In Sri Lanka, this bird is known as Ran Munath Kottoruwa in Sinhala Language. Identification This is a small barbet at 15 cm. It is a plump bird with a … Continue reading →

Sri Lanka Yellow-Fronted Barbet Yellow-fronted Barbet (Megalaima flavifrons) is an Asian barbet which is an endemic resident breeder in Sri Lanka. Barbets and toucans are a group of near passerine birds with a world-wide tropical distribution. The barbets get their name from the bristles which fringe their heavy bills. In … Continue reading →

Sri Lanka Yellow-Eared Bulbul The Yellow-eared Bulbul, Pycnonotus penicillatus, is a member of the bulbul family of passerine birds. It is an endemic resident breeder in the highlands of Sri Lanka.In Sri Lanka, this bird is known as Galu-guduwa or Kaha kondaya in Sinhala Language. Yellow-eared Bulbul appears … Continue reading →

Black-crested Bulbul The Black-crested Bulbul, Pycnonotus melanicterus, is a member of the bulbul family of passerine birds. In Sri Lanka, this bird is known as Hisa Kalu Kondaya in Sinhala Language. Identification The Black-crested Bulbul is about 19 cm in length, including its relatively long tail. It has olive upperparts and yellow or olive-yellow underparts. … Continue reading →

Sri Lanka Grey Hornbill The Sri Lanka Grey Hornbill (Ocyceros gingalensis) is a hornbill and a widespread and common endemic resident breeder in Sri Lanka. Hornbills are a family of tropical near-passerine birds found in the Old World. The common name for this species Alu kadatta is the vernacular name for the bird … Continue reading →