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Sri Lanka Birds
322 bird species -: 1 Critically Endangered
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
Birds of Prey
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
Birds of Prey
Least Concern
brahminy starling brahminy myna
Sturnia pagodarum
Discover the Brahminy Starling (Sturnia pagodarum). Learn about its unique black crest, habitat in dry open country, and its diverse diet in this expert guide.
21-21 cm
6,211
Perching Birds
Bridled Tern
Onychoprion anaethetus
Discover the Bridled Tern (Onychoprion anaethetus), a graceful tropical seabird. Learn about its habitat, diet, identification, and nesting habits in our guide.
30-32 cm
1,983
Seabirds
Broad-billed Sandpiper
Calidris falcinellus
Discover the Broad-billed Sandpiper (Calidris falcinellus). Learn about its unique physical traits, migratory habits, wetland habitat, and essential birding tips.
16-18 cm
1,739
Waders
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
1,850
Night Birds
Least Concern
Brown Booby
Sula leucogaster
Discover the Brown Booby (Sula leucogaster). Learn about this distinct seabird's physical traits, diet, nesting habits, and the best tips for spotting them in the wild.
64-85 cm
1,691
Seabirds
Least Concern
brown fish owl
Ketupa zeylonensis
Learn about the Brown Fish Owl (Ketupa zeylonensis), a unique raptor known for its fishing skills, distinct ear tufts, and unfeathered legs.
45-55 cm
2,578
Night Birds
Brown Shrike
Lanius cristatus
Discover the Brown Shrike (Lanius cristatus), a fascinating migratory perching bird. Learn about its habitat, diet, physical traits, and expert birding tips.
17-20 cm
1,814
Perching Birds
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
1,756
Night Birds
Brown-backed Needletail
Hirundapus giganteus
Discover the Brown-backed Needletail (Hirundapus giganteus), a unique tree-clinging swift. Learn about its physical appearance, habitat, diet, and birdwatching tips.
23-25 cm
1,627
Tree-clinging Birds
Brown-breasted Flycatcher
Muscicapa muttui
Discover the Brown-breasted Flycatcher (Muscicapa muttui). Learn about its physical traits, unique habitat, insect-based diet, and essential birdwatching tips.
13-14 cm
1,730
Perching Birds
Brown-capped Babbler
Pellorneum fuscocapillus
Discover the Brown-capped Babbler (Pellorneum fuscocapillus), a charming perching bird endemic to Sri Lanka. Learn about its habitat, diet, and identification.
15-16 cm
1,755
Perching Birds
Least Concern
Brown-headed Barbet
Psilopogon zeylanicus
Discover the Brown-headed Barbet (Psilopogon zeylanicus). Learn about its green plumage, unique calls, diet, habitat, and birdwatching tips in this expert guide.
25-27 cm
1,730
Tree-clinging Birds
Caspian Tern
Hydroprogne caspia
Discover the Caspian Tern (Hydroprogne caspia), the world's largest tern species. Learn about their habitat, diet, breeding habits, and expert birding tips.
48-60 cm
1,932
Seabirds
Chestnut-headed Bee-eater
Merops leschenaulti
Discover the Chestnut-headed Bee-eater (Merops leschenaulti). Learn about its vibrant green and chestnut plumage, insect-based diet, and tropical habitats.
18-21 cm
1,773
Perching Birds
Chestnut-shouldered Bush-sparrow
Gymnoris xanthocollis
Discover the Chestnut-shouldered Bush-sparrow (Gymnoris xanthocollis). Learn about its habitat, diet, physical traits, and expert tips for birding success.
12-14 cm
1,709
Perching Birds
chinese pond heron
Ardeola bacchus
Discover the Chinese Pond Heron (Ardeola bacchus). Learn about its habitat in East Asian wetlands, unique breeding plumage, diet, and behavior.
40-50 cm
2,977
Waders
Vulnerable
christmas island frigatebird
Fregata andrewsi
Discover the Christmas Island Frigatebird, a critically endangered seabird known for its massive wingspan, red gular sac, and unique kleptoparasitic behavior.
89-100 cm
3,319
Seabirds
Citrine Wagtail
Motacilla citreola
Discover the Citrine Wagtail (Motacilla citreola), a vibrant yellow perching bird. Learn about its habitat, diet, breeding habits, and expert birding tips here.
15-18 cm
1,792
Perching Birds
Clamorous Reed-warbler
Acrocephalus stentoreus
Discover the Clamorous Reed-warbler (Acrocephalus stentoreus). Learn about its physical traits, wetland habitat, diet, breeding habits, and expert birding tips.
18-20 cm
1,699
Perching Birds
Least Concern
Collared Pratincole
Glareola pratincola
Discover the Collared Pratincole (Glareola pratincola), a unique wader with swallow-like flight. Learn about its habitat, diet, and behavior in our expert guide.
24-28 cm
1,661
Waders
Collared Sand Martin
Riparia riparia
Discover the Collared Sand Martin (Riparia riparia). Learn about this small brown perching bird, its unique nesting habits, migratory patterns, and diet.
12-13 cm
1,742
Perching Birds
Common Cuckoo
Cuculus canorus
Discover the Common Cuckoo (Cuculus canorus). Learn about its unique brood parasitic behavior, physical traits, habitat, and tips for birdwatching.
32-34 cm
2,181
Perching Birds