White-throated Kingfisher - Halcyon smyernensis, Amithirigala, Sri Lanka.

Purple-rumped Sun-bird - Nectarinia zeylanica, Home garden, Avissawella, Sri Lanka.

This species pirces the base of this large flower with its pointed beak and sucks the nectar. They flit from flower to flower rapidly and are a real challenge in photography.

'Spotted Dove' - Streptopelia sinensis ceylonensis, Avissawella, Sri Lanka.

High up on a 'Veralu' tree, enjoying the breeze.

Black-headed Ibis - Thrskiornis melanocephalus, Wilpaththu National Park, Sri Lanka.

Lesser Whistling Ducks, Wilpaththu National Park, Sri Lanka.

Sri Lanka Jungle-fowl - Gallus lafayetti, Wilpaththu National Park, Sri Lanka.

Male

Female

Painted Stork - Mycteria leucocephala, Wilpaththu National Park, Sri Lanka.

Wooly-necked Stork - Ciconia episcopus, Wilpaththu National Park, Sri Lanka.