Sri Lanka Birds
8 bird species -: 1 Critically Endangered
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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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