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Bird Watching

IMMERSE YOURSELF IN AVIAN WONDERS OF THE
SURROUNDING SINHARAJA RAINFOREST.

Seize a one-of-a-kind opportunity to witness the breathtaking phenomenon of Flock Feeding, where various bird species gather to feed together. Keep your eyes peeled for iconic species such as the Black Drongo, Brown-caped Babbler, Sri Lanka Scimitar Babbler, and The Sri Lanka Blue Magpie — the inspiration behind The Rainforest Eco Lodge logo. The trail spans 4.2 kilometers, promising an immersive adventure amidst lush greenery and melodious bird calls. The excursion begins at 6:30 AM.

KEEP AN EYE OUT FOR…
  • Here are some of the most prized species of birds you might come across on your bird-watching excursion at this World Heritage Site.
  • Greater Flameback - Chrysocolaptes guttacristatus
  • Lesser Yellow-naped Woodpecker - Picus chlorolophus
  • Sri Lanka Blue Magpie - Urocissa ornata
  • Sri Lanka Yellow-fronted Barbet - Megalaima flavifrons
  • Sri Lanka Red Faced Malkoha - Phaenicophaeus pyrrhocephalus
  • Sri Lanka Wood Pigeon - Columba torringtoniae
  • Sri Lanka Spot-winged Thrush - Geokichla spiloptera
  • Ceylon Hill Mynah - Gracula ptilogenys
  • Ceylon Lorikeet - Loriculus beryllinus