Oriental Scops Owl (Otus Sunia)
This is a small, variable plumaged, yellow eyed owl with ear-tufts which are not always erect. It can be distinguish from the collared...
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Chaminda de silva
- Nov 16, 2018
- 1 min
Crested Kingfisher (Megaceryle Lugubris)
The crested kingfisher is a very large kingfisher that is native to parts of southern Asia, stretching eastwards from the Indian...
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Chaminda de silva
- Sep 28, 2018
- 1 min
Little Grebe (Tachybaptus Ruficollis)
The little grebe is a small water bird with a pointed bill. The adult is unmistakable in summer, predominantly dark above with its rich,...
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Chaminda de silva
- Jun 20, 2018
- 1 min
Crimson-Fronted Barbet (Psilopogon rubricapillus)
The crimson-fronted barbet is an arboreal species of open woodland which eats fruit and insects. It nests in a tree hole, laying 2-4...
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Chaminda de silva
- Jun 16, 2018
- 1 min
The White-throated Kingfisher (Halcyon Smyrnensis)
This is a large kingfisher, 27–28 cm (10.6–11.0 in) in length. The adult has a bright blue back, wings and tail. Its head, shoulders, ...
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Chaminda de silva
- Jun 15, 2018
- 2 min
The Greater Adjutant (Leptoptilos dubius)
The greater adjutant is a huge bird, standing tall at 145–150 cm (57–59 in). The average length is 136 cm (54 in) and average wingspan is...
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Chaminda de silva
- Jun 15, 2018
- 1 min
The Painted Stork (Juvenile) (Mycteria leucocephala)
This large stork has a heavy yellow beak with a down-curved tip that gives it a resemblance to an ibis. The head of the adult is bare...
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Chaminda de silva
- Jun 15, 2018
- 1 min
The Black-hooded Oriole (Oriolus xanthornus)
The male is striking, with the typical oriole black and yellow colouration. The plumage is predominantly yellow, with a solid black ...
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Chaminda de silva
- Jun 15, 2018
- 1 min
The Indian Peafowl (Pavo cristatus)
The male, or peacock, is predominantly blue with a fan-like crest of spatula-tipped wire-like feathers and is best known for the long...
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Chaminda de silva
- Jun 15, 2018
- 1 min
The Purple Sunbird (Cinnyris asiaticus)
This small sunbird has a relatively short bill, a dark and short square ended tail with distinctive sexual dimorphism. Less than 10 cm ...
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Chaminda de silva
- Jun 15, 2018
- 1 min
Common Hoopoe (Upupa epops)
Hoopoes are widespread in Europe, Asia, and North Africa, Sub-Saharan Africa and Madagascar. Most European and north Asian birds migrate...
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- Jun 14, 2018
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