Hunter & Prey Birds

Brown fish owl standing on the ground near shallow water with striking yellow eyes.

Crested hawk-eagle perched on a mossy branch in forest habitat.

Brahminy kite perched high in evening light showing chestnut body and white head.

Adult Crested serpent eagle perched on a bare branch with raised crest and bright yellow eye.

Shikra perched in open light with fine barring across the breast and long barred tail.

Side portrait of a Shikra showing orange-yellow iris, barred underparts and tail bands.

Crested hawk-eagle perched on a branch with bold underpart spotting and pale breast.

Adult Crested serpent eagle standing on the ground with grey-brown plumage and powerful build.

Grey-headed fish eagle perched on a dead branch with dark body, pale head and white belly.

Side view of a Grey-headed fish eagle perched on a bare branch against an overcast sky.

A White-bellied Sea Eagle perched on a transmission tower. This large coastal raptor is one of Sri Lanka’s most impressive birds of prey, often seen soaring above rivers, reservoirs, lagoons, and the coastline while searching for fish and other prey.