Sri Lanka Birds

13 bird species    -: 1 Critically Endangered

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Least Concern
Asian Blue Quail

Synoicus chinensis

Discover the Asian Blue Quail (Synoicus chinensis), a stunning upland ground bird known for its blue-grey and chestnut plumage. Learn about its habitat, diet, and behavior.

12-14 cm

2,033

Blue-grey Chestnut

Upland Ground Birds

barred buttonquail Least Concern
barred buttonquail

Turnix suscitator

Discover the Barred Buttonquail (Turnix suscitator). Learn about its unique polyandrous behavior, habitat, diet, and tips for birdwatching this secretive species.

12-15 cm

3,038

Brown Grey

Upland Ground Birds

Least Concern
common pigeon

Columba livia

Discover the Common Pigeon (Columba livia). Learn about its physical traits, urban habitat, unique drinking habits, and impressive homing abilities.

33-33 cm

4,769

Grey Black

Upland Ground Birds

Least Concern
emerald dove

Chalcophaps indica

Discover the beautiful Emerald Dove (Chalcophaps indica). Learn about its emerald wings, habitat, diet, and behavior in this comprehensive bird guide.

23-28 cm

2,725

Green Purple

Upland Ground Birds

eurasian collared dove Least Concern
eurasian collared dove

Streptopelia decaocto

Discover the Eurasian Collared Dove (Streptopelia decaocto), a common urban bird with a rapidly expanding global range. Learn about its habitat, diet, and conservation status.

32-32 cm

5,066

Brown Black

Upland Ground Birds

Near Threatened
green imperial pigeon

Ducula aenea

Learn about the Green Imperial Pigeon (Ducula aenea), a large forest bird known for its metallic green plumage and distinct deep cooing voice.

36-45 cm

2,754

Green Grey

Upland Ground Birds

grey francolin Least Concern
grey francolin

Ortygornis pondicerianus

Learn about the Grey Francolin (Francolinus pondicerianus), known as the Teetar. Explore its habitat, diet, behavior, and unique features in our expert guide.

33-33 cm

5,492

Grey Brown

Upland Ground Birds

indian peafowl Least Concern
indian peafowl

Pavo cristatus

Learn about the Indian Peafowl (Pavo cristatus), the national bird of India. Discover its habitat, omnivorous diet, and stunning cobalt-blue plumage.

90-230 cm

5,521

Blue Green

Upland Ground Birds

jungle bush quail Least Concern
jungle bush quail

Perdicula asiatica

Learn about the Jungle Bush Quail (Perdicula asiatica). Discover its habitat, unique physical traits, diet, and behavior across the Indian subcontinent.

17-17 cm

4,450

Orange Brown

Upland Ground Birds

Least Concern
Painted Francolin

Francolinus pictus

Discover the Painted Francolin (Francolinus pictus), a beautiful brown and white upland ground bird. Learn about its habitat, diet, physical appearance, and essential facts for birdwatchers.

30-35 cm

1,837

Brown White

Upland Ground Birds

Least Concern
red collared dove

Streptopelia tranquebarica

Discover the red collared dove (Streptopelia tranquebarica). Learn about its unique red plumage, Asian habitat, seed-based diet, and migratory patterns.

23-23 cm

3,724

Salmon Grey

Upland Ground Birds

Least Concern
Slaty-legged Crake

Rallina eurizonoides

Discover the Slaty-legged Crake (Rallina eurizonoides), a secretive upland ground bird. Learn about its physical appearance, diet, habitat, and tips for spotting this elusive species.

21-25 cm

1,667

Brown White

Upland Ground Birds

spotted dove Least Concern
spotted dove

Spilopelia chinensis

Learn about the Spotted Dove (Spilopelia chinensis), a common resident bird across Asia known for its unique white-spotted collar and peaceful nature.

30-30 cm

5,769

Salmon Grey

Upland Ground Birds