Kea
Close portrait of a curious Kea standing in bright alpine light.
Forest & Garden Bird Gallery
The full forest and garden bird gallery.
Weka
Brown Weka walking along the forest edge in warm sunlight.
South Island Robin
Small forest Robin perched against moss-covered trunk and lush understory.
Asian Koel
Glossy black male asian Koel with vivid red eye among leafy branches.
Yellow-billed Babbler
Yellow-billed babbler holding a small gecko in its bill.
Black-hooded Oriole
Striking Black-hooded Oriole perched above the garden foliage.
Eurasian Hoopoe
Hoopoe perched on a dry branch with its orange crest partly raised.
Common Tailorbird
Common Tailorbird moving through branches and leaves with tail cocked upward.
House Crow
House crow walking on the beach in bright light.
Purple-rumped Sunbird
Female purple-rumped Sunbird feeding among flowering branches.
Purple Sunbird
Male purple Sunbird perched in deep shade with glossy dark plumage.
White-browed Fantail
White-browed Fantail perched among dry branches with tail partly spread.
White-rumped Munia
White-rumped Munia perched on a wire showing its bold black-and-white pattern.
White-throated Kingfisher
White-throated Kingfisher perched on a branch with chestnut, white and bright blue plumage.
Red-vented Bulbul Chicks
Very young Bulbul chicks in an open cup nest.
Red-backed Woodpecker
Red-backed Woodpecker clinging to a tree trunk, showing rich crimson upperparts.
Indian Peafowl
Male indian Peafowl displaying its full train in front view.
Indian Peafowl
Male indian Peafowl displaying its train in side view with spotted deer in the background.
Malabar Pied Hornbill
Malabar pied hornbill perched high among tree branches.
White-throated Kingfisher
A White-throated Kingfisher perched on a large tree trunk. Its rich chestnut head, bright red bill, and vivid blue wings and tail make it one of Sri Lanka’s most striking birds. Despite its name, this species is often found far from water and feeds on insects, lizards, frogs, and small vertebrates.
Barred Buttonquail
A pair of Barred Buttonquails foraging among grasses and low vegetation. These secretive ground-dwelling birds are often difficult to spot as they move quietly through scrub and grassland habitats.
New addition
Blue Rock Thrush
A Blue Rock Thrush perched among the limestone formations of Batu Caves. This adaptable species is often found on rocky cliffs, hillsides, temples, and urban structures where it searches for insects and other small prey.
Unique Common Kingfisher Gallery
Unique Green Bee-Eater Gallery
