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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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Jan 13, 20191 min read


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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Nov 16, 20181 min read


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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Sep 28, 20181 min read


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...

Chaminda de silva
Jun 20, 20181 min read


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, ...

Chaminda de silva
Jun 16, 20181 min read


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...

Chaminda de silva
Jun 15, 20182 min read


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...

Chaminda de silva
Jun 15, 20181 min read


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 ...

Chaminda de silva
Jun 15, 20181 min read


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...

Chaminda de silva
Jun 15, 20181 min read


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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Jun 15, 20181 min read


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 15, 20181 min read



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