photosofbirdsofsrilanka

This is a blog devoted to my collection of photos of the birds of Sri Lanka. Most were taken by me. Picture above was taken at Sithulpawwa, Sri Lanka, shows a Pea-cock. Philip G Veerasingam. Contact - philipv203@gmail.com.

Saturday, October 31, 2015

Common Hoopoe - Upopa epops, Hospital lawn, Mannar, Sri Lanka.

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A commonly seen bird in the 1950s it is a rarity now.

Sunday, October 25, 2015

White-throated Kingfisher - Halcyon smyrnensis, home garden, Avissawella, Sri Lanka.

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After laying its eggs in a hole in the wall of an embankment, the parents would be constantly on the watch for predators. I hav...

Saturday, October 24, 2015

Brown-headed Barbet - Megalaima zeylanica, Avissawella, Sri Lanka.

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On seeing fruits placed on the bird feed tray, this bird would alight on a high tree close by and would make its piercing call. After...

Friday, October 23, 2015

White-browed Fantail - Rhipidura aureola, Home garden, Avissawella, Sri Lanka.

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It repeatedly opens up its tail like a fan, hence the name 'Fan-tail'.

Thursday, October 22, 2015

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

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Thursday, October 15, 2015

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

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This species pirces the base of this large flower with its pointed beak and sucks the nectar. They flit from flower to flower...

Wednesday, October 14, 2015

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

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

Tuesday, October 13, 2015

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

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