Sri Lanka Birds

21 bird species    -: 1 Critically Endangered

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amur falcon Least Concern
amur falcon

Falco amurensis

Discover the Amur Falcon (Falco amurensis), a small raptor famous for its incredible long-distance migration from Siberia to Southern Africa.

28-31 cm

4,941

Brown Grey

Birds of Prey

barbary falcon Least Concern
barbary falcon

Falco peregrinus

Learn about the Barbary Falcon (Falco pelegrinoides), a swift desert raptor. Discover its habitat, diet, and unique physical traits in our expert guide.

32-41 cm

3,437

Grey Buff

Birds of Prey

black eagle Least Concern
black eagle

Ictinaetus malaiensis

Learn about the Black Eagle (Ictinaetus malayensis), a unique raptor of tropical Asia known for its slow canopy flight and specialized nest-raiding habits.

69-81 cm

4,687

Black Brown

Birds of Prey

black kite Least Concern
black kite

Milvus migrans

Learn about the Black Kite (Milvus migrans), a versatile bird of prey known for its scavenging habits, soaring flight, and distinctive forked tail.

58-66 cm

5,017

Black Brown

Birds of Prey

black winged kite Least Concern
black winged kite

Elanus caeruleus

Learn about the Black-winged Kite (Elanus caeruleus), a small raptor famous for its hovering flight, striking red eyes, and unique hunting behavior.

31-34 cm

5,356

White Black

Birds of Prey

Least Concern
Booted Eagle

Hieraaetus pennatus

Discover the Booted Eagle (Hieraaetus pennatus), a small but powerful bird of prey. Learn about its appearance, habitat, diet, and tips for birdwatchers.

45-53 cm

1,981

Brown White

Birds of Prey

brahminy kite Least Concern
brahminy kite

Haliastur indus

Learn about the Brahminy Kite (Haliastur indus), a stunning raptor with chestnut plumage and white head found near water bodies from India to Australia.

48-48 cm

4,662

Brown White

Birds of Prey

common kestrel Least Concern
common kestrel

Falco tinnunculus

Discover the Common Kestrel (Falco tinnunculus). Learn about its unique hovering behavior, diverse habitat, diet, and tips for birdwatchers in this guide.

31-39 cm

2,887

Brown Black

Birds of Prey

Least Concern
crested hawk eagle

Nisaetus cirrhatus

Discover the Crested Hawk-Eagle (Nisaetus cirrhatus). Learn about its size, diverse plumage, forest habitat, and hunting behavior in this complete guide.

60-72 cm

3,092

Brown White

Birds of Prey

Least Concern
crested serpent eagle

Spilornis cheela

Learn about the Crested Serpent Eagle (Spilornis cheela). Discover its habitat, snake-eating diet, physical features, and tips for birdwatchers.

55-75 cm

2,549

Brown White

Birds of Prey

Least Concern
Eurasian Buzzard

Buteo buteo

Discover the Eurasian Buzzard (Buteo buteo), a common bird of prey. Learn about its habitat, diet, physical appearance, and expert tips for birdwatching.

40-58 cm

1,712

Brown White

Birds of Prey

Eurasian Sparrowhawk Least Concern
Eurasian Sparrowhawk

Accipiter nisus

Discover the Eurasian Sparrowhawk (Accipiter nisus), a skilled bird of prey. Learn about its appearance, hunting behavior, nesting habits, and conservation status.

28-41 cm

1,857

Grey White

Birds of Prey

grey headed fish eagle Near Threatened
grey headed fish eagle

Icthyophaga ichthyaetus

Learn about the Grey-headed Fish Eagle (lcthyophanga ichthyaetus). A detailed guide on its physical traits, specialized fish-hunting diet, and forest habitat.

69-74 cm

4,122

Brown Grey

Birds of Prey

Least Concern
Jerdons Baza

Aviceda jerdoni

Discover the Jerdon's Baza (Aviceda jerdoni), a unique bird of prey. Learn about its size, physical appearance, habitat, and expert birdwatching tips.

41-48 cm

1,771

Brown White

Birds of Prey

Least Concern
Montagus Harrier

Circus pygargus

Discover everything about Montagu's Harrier (Circus pygargus). Learn about this graceful bird of prey, its migratory habits, physical traits, and conservation.

39-50 cm

1,942

Grey White

Birds of Prey

Least Concern
oriental honey buzzard

Pernis ptilorhynchus

Learn about the Oriental Honey Buzzard (Pernis ptilorhynchus), a unique raptor known for feeding on bee larvae. Explore its habitat, diet, and behavior.

52-68 cm

2,460

Brown White

Birds of Prey

Osprey Least Concern
Osprey

Pandion haliaetus

Discover the Osprey (Pandion haliaetus), a specialized bird of prey. Learn about its unique hunting behavior, nesting habits, and conservation status today.

50-66 cm

2,077

Brown White

Birds of Prey

Near Threatened
pallid harrier

Circus macrourus

Learn about the Pallid Harrier (Circus macrourus), a migratory raptor known for its pale plumage and graceful low flight across open plains and bogs.

40-48 cm

4,344

Brown Grey

Birds of Prey

peregrine falcon Least Concern
peregrine falcon

Falco peregrinus

Discover the Peregrine Falcon, the world's fastest animal. Learn about its habitat, diet, incredible speed, and where to spot this magnificent bird of prey.

38-51 cm

4,786

Black Brown

Birds of Prey

Least Concern
Pied Harrier

Circus melanoleucos

Discover the Pied Harrier (Circus melanoleucos), a striking bird of prey. Learn about its appearance, hunting behavior, unique habitat, and conservation status.

43-50 cm

2,047

Black White

Birds of Prey

Near Threatened
Rufous-bellied Eagle

Lophotriorchis kienerii

Discover the Rufous-bellied Eagle (Lophotriorchis kienerii), a striking forest raptor. Learn about its habitat, diet, physical traits, and expert birding tips.

46-61 cm

1,784

Black Chestnut

Birds of Prey