About Crimson-Fronted Barbet Birds are among the most fascinating creatures on the planet. With their diverse colors and behaviors, they never fail to captivate birdwatchers and nature enthusiasts alike. One such bird that has been gaining popularity among bird enthusiasts ...[ read more ]
Author: Thusitha Jayalath
Sri Lanka Wood Pigeon – Endemic Bird
About Sri Lanka Wood Pigeon Sri Lanka Wood Pigeon is a species of bird native to the island of Sri Lanka. These beautiful birds are found in the wet zone and intermediate zone forests of the island and are known ...[ read more ]
Sri Lankan Junglefowl – Endemic Bird
About Sri Lankan Junglefowl Sri Lankan Junglefowl is a species of bird that is native to Sri Lanka. These beautiful birds are known for their striking appearance and unique vocalizations. In this article, we will explore some interesting facts about ...[ read more ]
Sri Lanka Grey Hornbill – Endemic Bird
About Sri Lanka Grey Hornbill The Sri Lanka Grey Hornbill is a species of bird that is native to Sri Lanka. These unique birds are known for their striking appearance and interesting behaviors. In this article, we will explore some ...[ read more ]
Travancore – The Flying Squirrel – Sri Lanka
About Travancore Pettinomys fuscocapillus, also known as the Travancore flying squirrel, is a species of flying squirrel that may be found in South India and Sri Lanka. It is also known as the tiny flying squirrel. Travancore flying squirrels were ...[ read more ]
Sri Lankan Sloth Bear
About Sri Lankan Sloth Bear Sri Lankan Sloth Bear! Some may be terrified by the mere mention of the word, but many are unaware that this magnificent creature is on the verge of extinction in Sri Lanka, with its numbers ...[ read more ]
Purple-faced Langur | Sri Lanka
About Purple-Faced Langur The purple-faced langur (Semnopithecus vetulus), sometimes known as the purple-faced leaf monkey, is a species of Old World monkey that is only found in Sri Lanka and is one of the most endangered primates on the planet. ...[ read more ]
Tufted Gray Langur – Sri Lanka
About Tufted Gray Langur Tufted Gray Langur is divided into two subspecies: Semnopithecus priam priam, which lives in India, and Semnopithecus priam thersites, which lives in Sri Lanka. When it comes to the evolution of these two subspecies, there are ...[ read more ]
Toque Macaque | Sri Lanka
About Toque Macaque Known locally as the rilewa or rilawa in Sri Lanka, the toque macaque (Macaca sinica) is a reddish-brown-colored Old World monkey that is native to the island nation (hence “rillow” in the Oxford English Dictionary). It gets ...[ read more ]