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Last updated on 27 Apr 2023
Sri Lanka is a highly attractive location for bird enthusiasts due to its tropical climate, unique isolation, and extraordinary biodiversity. The country boasts over four hundred species of birds, including around two hundred migrant species that arrive each year after flying south for the winter. Some of these migrants, such as sandpipers and plovers, come from the northern tundra regions. Observing all thirty-three endemic birds on the island is very easy, as is watching at least two hundred other bird species during a two-week birdwatching vacation. Whether you are an avid birdwatcher or just a beginner, Sri Lanka is a perfect destination for birdwatching, so grab your binoculars, guidebook, and notepad and join us in this paradise of birding.
Approximately 200 migrant species enter the nation each year after migrating south for the winter; some, like sandpipers and plovers, have traveled as far north as the northern tundra. In a two-week birdwatching trip to Sri Lanka, you can easily see all thirty-three endemic birds in addition to at least 200 different species. Join us in this birdwatcher's paradise by grabbing a pair of binoculars, a book, and a notepad, whether bird watching is your passion or you just want to dabble.
Sri Lanka is the best country in the world for birdwatching since it truly is a birder's paradise. With species ranging from delicate bee eaters and colorful kingfishers to majestic water birds and flaunting peacocks, Sri Lanka is one of Asia's great birdwatching sites. Due to the ideal climate, you could see birds all throughout the year. There are over 450 species of birds in total, of which 33 are indigenous and nearly 250 are resident. The majority of the endemic birds may be seen in the Peak Wilderness Sanctuary, Horton Plains National Park, and the Sinharaja Rainforest.
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