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SRI LANKA



In februari 2013 we made a birding trip to Sri Lanka, organised by Bird and Wildlife Team.
Our excellent birdguide Dulan Ranga Vidanapathirana helped us to find many species.
All of the 33 endemics were spotted and we photographed the majority of them.

white-throated kingfisher (Halcyon smyrnensis) changeable hawk-eagle(Nisaetus cirrhatus) indian pitta (Pitta brachyura) oriental dwarf kingfisher (Ceyx erithaca) tickell's blue flycatcher (Cyornis tickelliae) sri lanka blue magpie(Urocissa ornata) sri lanka junglefowl (m.)(Gallus lafayetii) white-throated kingfisher Halcyon smyrnensis
scaly-breasted munia Lonchura punctulata woolly-necked stork Ciconia episcopus sri lanka green-pigeon Treron pompadora white-rumped shama (Copsychus malabaricus) chestnut-headed bee-eater Merops leschenaulti golden-fronted leafbird(Chloropsis aurifrons) legge's flowerpecker Dicaeum vincens sri lanka blue magpie Urocissa ornata
sri lanka grey hornbill Ocyceros gingalensis brown-capped babbler Pellorneum fuscocapillus spotted dove Spilopelia chinensis crested honey buzzard Pernis ptilorhynchus white-bellied drongo Dicrurus caerulescens white-throated kingfisher Halcyon smyrnensis asian koel Eudynamys scolopaceus yellow-billed babbler Turdoides affinis
brown shrike Lanius cristatus sri lanka frogmouth Batrachostomus moniliger sri lanka junglefowl(Gallus lafayetii) yellow-browed bulbul Acritillas indica orange minivet (f.) Pericrocotus flammeus brown-breasted flycatcher Muscipapa muttui white-throated kingfisher Halcyon smyrnensis orange minivet (m.) Pericrocotus flammeus
sri lanka junglefowl (f.) Gallus lafayetii sri lanka thrush Zoothera imbricata malabar trogon Harpactes fasciatus yellow-fronted barbet Megalaima flavifrons sri lanka junglefowl (f.) Gallus lafayetii indian blue robin Luscinia brunnea dark-fronted babbler Rhopocichla atriceps ashy-headed laughingthrush Garrulax cinereifrons
sri lanka blue magpie Urocissa ornata serendib scops-owl Otus thilohoffmanni spot-winged thrush Geokichla spiloptera emerald dove Chalcophaps indica changeable hawk-eagle Nisaetus cirrhatus grey-bellied cuckoo Cacomantis passerinus sri lanka swallow Cecropis hyperythra brown-headed barbet Megalaima zeylanica
changeable hawk-eagle(Nisaetus cirrhatus) jerdon's bush lark Mirafra affinis woolly-necked stork (Ciconia episcopus) changeable hawk-eagle(Nisaetus cirrhatus) bay-backed shrike Lanius vittatus green bee-eater Merops orientalis sri lanka hanging-parrot Loriculus beryllinus orange-breasted green-pigeon Treron bicinctus
changeable hawk-eagle(Nisaetus cirrhatus) purple sunbird (Cinnyris asiaticus) yellow-eyed babbler Chrysomma sinense baya weaver Ploceus philippinus black-naped monarch Hypothymis azurea malabar pied hornbill Anthracoceros coronatus tricolored munia Lonchura malacca black bittern Dupetor flavicollis
crested treeswift (f.) Hemiprocne coronata green bee-eater Merops orientalis orange-breasted green-pigeon Treron bicinctus indian scops owl Otus bakkamoena Black-rumped flameback (Dinopium benghalense) asian koel (Eudynamys scolopaceus) green bee-eater (Merops orientalis) great egret (Ardea alba)
grey-headed fish eagle (Icthyophaga ichthyaetus) white-breasted waterhen (Amaurornis phoenicurus) small pratincole (Glareola lactica) green bee-eater (Merops orientalis) crested treeswift (m.) (Hemiprocne coronata) blue-tailed bee-eater (Merops philippinus) white-throated kingfisher (Halcyon smyrnensis) black-hooded oriole (Oriolus xanthornus)
grey-headed fish eagle (Icthyophaga ichthyaetus) brown wood-owl (Strix leptogrammica) white-throated kingfisher (Halcyon smyrnensis) yellow-eared bulbul (Pycnonotus penicillatus) kashmir flycatcher (Ficedula subrabra) indian pitta (Pitta brachyura) sri lanka scimitar babbler (Pomatorhinus melanurus) paddyfield pipit (Anthus rufulus)
oriental magpie-robin (Copsychus saularis) orange minivet (m.) (Pericrocotus flammeus) sri lanka wood pigeon (Columba torringtonii) yellow-eared bulbul(Pycnonotus penicillatus) dull-blue flycatcher (Eumyias sordidus) yellow-eared bulbul(Pycnonotus penicillatus) indian pond heron (Ardeola grayii) sri lanka scimitar babbler (Pomatorhinus melanurus)
grey-headed canary-flycatcher (Culicicapa ceylonensis) common tailorbird (Orthotomus sutorius) white-breasted waterhen (Amaurornis phoenicurus) orange-headed thrush (Zoothera citrina) white-browed bulbul (Pycnonotus luteolus) crimson-fronted barbet (Megalaima rubricapillus) common iora (Aegithina tiphia) white-rumped shama (Copsychus malabaricus)</em)
crimson-fronted barbet (Megalaima rubricapillus) common kingfisher (Alcedo atthis) tawny-bellied babbler (Dumetia hyperythra) brahminy kite (Haliaster indus) Sri Lanka woodshrike(Tephrodornis affinis) sri lanka junglefowl (m.) (Gallus lafayetii) white-throated kingfisher (Halcyon smyrnensis) white-naped woodpecker (Chrysocolaptes festivus)
green bee-eater (Merops orientalis) spotted dove (Spilopelia chinensis) alexandrine parakeet (Psittacula eupatria) malabar trogon (Harpactes fasciatus) clamorous reed warbler(Acrocephalus stentoreus) white-throated kingfisher (Halcyon smyrnensis)

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Dulan Ranga Vidanapathirana 30-Oct-2020 14:12
Wonderful collection in Sri Lanka.
Great and Congratulations.
Dulan Ranga Vidanapathirana 30-Oct-2020 14:10
Wonderful collection... one of the best Bird pictures in Sri Lanka. Congratulations.
GeneWard04-Jan-2019 22:58
what a great gallery! VVV
Sudanthaka Wijethunga 10-Sep-2014 10:08
Really a great work. I am sure this was not an easy task
joer20-Dec-2013 20:55
Another fantastic gallery!
christer01-Sep-2013 15:16
Outstanding,first class galleries.
Zeeby31-Aug-2013 20:06
An amazing gallery!!! BV
Njaka 05-Aug-2013 14:46
WOW, great pix! I feel like in heaven.
Ingo Waschkies17-Jun-2013 07:03
Fabulous results from the trip! An amazing number of species captured well in difficult environment. Makes me want to visit the country immediately ...
Valter Jacinto17-Jun-2013 06:45
Amazing diversity of colorful birds!
frank_111211-Jun-2013 14:54
What a great gallery !!
Tara Wikramanayake 12-May-2013 09:57
A wonderful portfolio. Thank you for sharing.
Dinith Hegoda 09-May-2013 14:22
Fantastic work !!!! Wonderfully captured...........!!!!
Guest 09-May-2013 05:33
You have done a superb photography of our birds Wim! Congratulations!
We are glad that we were able to organize you this highly successful photography tour in Sri Lanka.
Deepal Warakagoda
www.birdandwildlifeteam.com
mart senior03-May-2013 19:19
stunning gallery of bird images from sri lanka.. big vote...v
bda5630-Apr-2013 16:29
Absolutely outstanding series. V.
Paolo Peggi (aka Bracciodiferro)24-Apr-2013 19:12
Impressive series! V
Paolo
William Barletta20-Apr-2013 13:33
A remarkable collection of exotic species finely photographed ~V~
noam 19-Apr-2013 07:03
great collections ,great photo's ,keep going..
Lian Perera17-Apr-2013 20:32
Fantastic gallery
charlysax16-Apr-2013 21:13
Prachtige gallery Wim
EEN VOORBEELD VOOR VELE WAARONDER IK
GRT
CHARLY
Gerard van Zeele 15-Apr-2013 12:16
geweldige serie.
Paul van Gorp14-Apr-2013 19:47
Het zijn weer prachtige plaatjes Wim ik heb er van genoten.
Marc Demoulin14-Apr-2013 11:18
Hi quality work bravo! Vvv
Marc
Wilfred Seefeld12-Apr-2013 05:45
A very impressive set of magnificent images! BBBV
Hodero12-Apr-2013 01:53
Every single shot....a jewel !
BV
Guest 11-Apr-2013 15:35
Incredibly beautiful gallery. -vVv-
Hennie & Lies Lammers10-Apr-2013 22:16
Weer een heel mooie serie Wim.... V
Carl Carbone10-Apr-2013 02:03
Stunning gallery of expert work!
janescottcumming08-Apr-2013 17:37
What a treasure trove of beautifully photographed birds. A real treat for the eyes! V
Dan Greenberg07-Apr-2013 15:00
All I can say is WOW! So many treasures. Wonderful captures of all these intriguing species. ~VVV~
Ilan Ben Tov06-Apr-2013 16:42
Amazing gallery!
Maciej Chachulski02-Apr-2013 17:31
Beautiful birds. Very interesting collection. V
Hans Novak28-Mar-2013 18:56
T O P GALERIE !
Piotr Sobolewski27-Mar-2013 21:17
Great gallery. Beautiful shots. V
Bert Ooms27-Mar-2013 19:26
Schitterende serie Wim!
Wat een kleuren!
Guest 26-Mar-2013 16:14
Volg je foto's op de voet, ga het land ook bezoeken en deze foto's laten me al voor genieten!
Andep21-Mar-2013 18:43
Splendid gallery, very well done. Vot
Steve Goldthorp19-Mar-2013 21:23
Great gallery!
Guest 16-Mar-2013 22:19
Geweldige serie Wim! Janus Verkerk
joseantonio14-Mar-2013 19:24
Very nice collection.V.
Jaap Vink09-Mar-2013 20:20
Lekker bezig geweest, Wim!
Don08-Mar-2013 22:55
Fine images of a varied and interesting avifauna.
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