Sri Lanka Birds

8 bird species    -: 1 Critically Endangered

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Least Concern
Brown Boobook

Ninox scutulata

Discover the Brown Boobook (Ninox scutulata), a fascinating nocturnal raptor. Learn about its appearance, hunting habits, habitat, and tips for birdwatching.

27-33 cm

751

Brown White

Night Birds

Least Concern
Brown Wood-owl

Strix leptogrammica

Discover the Brown Wood-owl (Strix leptogrammica). Learn about its unique physical appearance, nocturnal hunting habits, forest habitat, and conservation status.

34-48 cm

772

Brown Cream

Night Birds

Least Concern
Jerdons Nightjar

Caprimulgus atripennis

Discover the Jerdon's Nightjar (Caprimulgus atripennis), a nocturnal bird species. Learn about its physical appearance, habitat, behavior, and expert birdwatching tips.

24-26 cm

747

Brown Grey

Night Birds

Least Concern
Jungle Nightjar

Caprimulgus indicus

Discover the Jungle Nightjar (Caprimulgus indicus), a mysterious nocturnal bird. Learn about its grey and black plumage, habitat, diet, and tips for spotting this elusive species.

21-24 cm

764

Grey Black

Night Birds

Least Concern
Oriental Scops-owl

Otus sunia

Discover the Oriental Scops-owl (Otus sunia), a fascinating nocturnal bird. Learn about its appearance, habitat, diet, and tips for spotting this elusive owl.

17-21 cm

768

Grey-brown Buff

Night Birds

Least Concern
Short-eared Owl

Asio flammeus

Discover the Short-eared Owl (Asio flammeus). Learn about this unique nocturnal bird's appearance, hunting habits, grassland habitat, and conservation status.

34-43 cm

729

Brown Buff

Night Birds

Least Concern
Sri Lanka Bay-owl

Phodilus assimilis

Discover the elusive Sri Lanka Bay-owl (Phodilus assimilis). Learn about this rare nocturnal bird's physical traits, unique habitat, diet, and conservation status.

23-30 cm

782

Chestnut White

Night Birds

Least Concern
Sri Lanka Frogmouth

Batrachostomus moniliger

Discover the mysterious Sri Lanka Frogmouth (Batrachostomus moniliger). Learn about its nocturnal behavior, unique grey and white appearance, and habitat.

20-23 cm

732

Grey White

Night Birds