another new update country for Birds collection
Sri Lanka a small island full with culture and nature to discover ..
1. Sri Lanka Bay-Owl, 斯里兰卡栗鸮, 斯里蘭卡栗鴞, Phodilus assimilis, スリランカメンフクロウ
2. Asian Green Bee-eater, 绿喉蜂虎, 綠喉蜂虎, Merops orientalis, ミドリハチクイ
3. Red-backed Flameback, 红背三趾啄木鸟, 紅背三趾啄木, Dinopium psarodes, ヒメコガネゲラ (psarodes) 【Endemic]
4. Chestnut-backed Owlet, 栗背鸺鹠, 斯里蘭卡栗背鵂鶹, Glaucidium castanotum, クリセスズメフクロウ 【Endemic]
5. Indian Peafowl, 蓝孔雀, 藍孔雀, Pavo cristatus, インドクジャク
6. Indian Pitta, 印度八色鸫, 印度藍翅八色鳥, Pitta brachyura, インドヤイロチョウ
7. Spot-winged Thrush, 斑翅地鸫, 點翅地鶇, Geokichla spiloptera, セイロンジツグミ 【Endemic]
8. Ceylon Junglefowl, 蓝喉原鸡, 藍喉原雞, Gallus lafayettii 【Endemic]
9. Ceylon Magpie, 斯里兰卡蓝鹊, 斯里蘭卡藍鵲, Urocissa ornata 【Endemic]
10. Indian Roller, 印度佛法僧, 棕胸佛法僧, Coracias benghalensis, インドブッポウソウ
11. White-naped Woodpecker, 黑腰啄木鸟, 白頸黑背啄木, Chrysocolaptes festivus, セグロコガネゲラ
12. Serendib Scops-Owl, 斯里兰卡角鸮, 斯里蘭卡角鴞, Otus thilohoffmanni, セレンディブコノハズク 【Endemic]
13. Red-faced Malkoha, 红脸地鹃, 红脸地鹃, Phaenicophaeus pyrrhocephalus, アカガオバンケンモドキ 【Endemic]
14. Blue-faced Malkoha, 小绿嘴地鹃, 藍臉地鵑, Phaenicophaeus viridirostris, アオメクロバンケンモドキ
15. Brown-headed Barbet, 褐头绿拟啄木鸟, 斑頭綠擬啄木, Psilopogon zeylanicus, ミドリオオゴシキドリ
16. Brown Fish-Owl, 褐渔鸮, 褐漁鴞, Ketupa zeylonensis, ミナミシマフクロウ
17. Sri Lanka Hanging-Parrot, 斯里兰卡短尾鹦鹉, 斯里蘭卡短尾鸚鵡, Loriculus beryllinus, ズアカサトウチョウ 【Endemic]
18. Small Minivet, 小山椒鸟, 小山椒, Pericrocotus cinnamomeus, コサンショウクイ
19. Asian Woolly-necked Stork, 白颈鹳, 白颈鹳, Ciconia episcopus, エンビコウ
20. Great Thick-knee, 大石鸻, 大石鴴, Esacus recurvirostris, ソリハシオオイシチドリ
21. Pied Thrush, 杂色地鸫, 斑地鶇, Geokichla wardii, シロクロジツグミ
22. Indian Paradise-Flycatcher, 印缅寿带, 印度綬帶, Terpsiphone paradisi, カワリサンコウチョウ
23. Ceylon Wood Pigeon, 紫头林鸽, 紫頭林鴿, Columba torringtoniae 【Endemic]
24. Crimson-backed Flameback, 绯红背啄木鸟, 桂紅金背啄木, Chrysocolaptes stricklandi, セアカコガネゲラ 【Endemic]
25. Layard’s Parakeet, 艳绿领鹦鹉, 艷綠領鸚鵡, Psittacula calthrapae, セイロンミドリワカケインコ 【Endemic]
26. Changeable Hawk-Eagle (Crested), 凤头鹰雕, 鳳頭鷹鵰, Nisaetus cirrhatus cirrhatus/ceylanensis, インドクマタカ（亜種 インドクマタカ）
27. Yellow-fronted Barbet, 黄额拟䴕, 黃額擬啄木, Psilopogon flavifrons, キビタイゴシキドリ 【Endemic]
28. Sri Lanka Frogmouth, 领蟆口鸱, 領蟆口鴟, Batrachostomus moniliger, セイロンガマグチヨタカ
29. Loten’s Sunbird, 罗氏花蜜鸟, 長嘴花蜜鳥, Cinnyris lotenius, クリムネタイヨウチョウ
30. Sri Lanka Thrush, 斯里兰卡地鸫, 斯里蘭卡虎斑地鶇, Zoothera imbricata 【Endemic]
31. Plum-headed Parakeet, 梅头鹦鹉, 花頭鸚鵡, Psittacula cyanocephala
32. Ceylon Spurfowl, 斯里兰卡鸡鹑, 斯里蘭卡雞鶉, Galloperdix bicalcarata 【Endemic]
33. Sri Lanka Green Pigeon, 斯里兰卡绿鸠, 灰頭綠鳩, Treron pompadora 【Endemic]
34. Green-billed Coucal, 绿嘴鸦鹃, 斯里蘭卡綠嘴鴉鵑, Centropus chlororhynchos 【Endemic]
35. Ceylon Grey-Hornbill, 斯里兰卡灰犀鸟, 斯里蘭卡灰犀鳥, Ocyceros gingalensis 【Endemic]
36. Crimson-fronted Barbet, 绯喉拟啄木鸟, 緋喉擬啄木, Psilopogon rubricapillus 【Endemic]
37. Sri Lanka Woodshrike, 斯里兰卡林鵙, 斯里兰卡林鵙, Tephrodornis affinis 【Endemic]
38. Sri Lanka Drongo, 斯里兰卡卷尾, 斯里蘭卡卷尾, Dicrurus lophorinus 【Endemic]
39. Ceylon Bush Warbler, 帕氏短翅莺, 斯里蘭卡短翅鶯, Elaphrornis palliseri 【Endemic]
40. Sri Lanka Swallow, 斯里兰卡燕, 斯里蘭卡燕, Cecropis hyperythra 【Endemic]
41. Black-capped Bulbul, 黑顶黄鹎, 黑冠黃鵯, Rubigula melanictera 【Endemic]
42. Yellow-eared Bulbul, 黄耳鹎, 黃耳鵯, Pycnonotus penicillatus 【Endemic]
43. Ceylon White-eye, 斯里兰卡绣眼鸟, 斯里蘭卡繡眼, Zosterops ceylonensis 【Endemic]
44. Sri Lanka Scimitar-Babbler, 斯里兰卡钩嘴鹛, 斯里蘭卡鉤嘴鶥, Pomatorhinus melanurus 【Endemic]
45. Brown-capped Babbler, 褐冠幽鹛, 褐冠幽鶥, Pellorneum fuscocapillus 【Endemic]
46. Ashy-headed Laughingthrush, 灰头噪鹛, 灰頭噪鶥, Argya cinereifrons 【Endemic]
47. Orange-billed Babbler, 橙嘴鸫鹛, 橙嘴鶇鶥, Argya rufescens 【Endemic]
48. Ceylon Myna, 斯里兰卡鹩哥, 斯里蘭卡鷯哥, Gracula ptilogenys 【Endemic]
49. Dull-blue Flycatcher, 暗蓝仙鹟, 淡藍鶲, Eumyias sordidus 【Endemic]
50. Ceylon Whistling Thrush, 斯里兰卡啸鸫, 布萊氏紫嘯鶇, Myophonus blighi 【Endemic]
51. Sri Lankan Shama, 斯里兰卡鹊鸲, 斯里蘭卡鵲鸲, Copsychus leggei 【Endemic]
52. White-throated Flowerpecker, 白喉啄花鸟, 白喉啄花, Pachyglossa vincens 【Endemic]
53. White-faced Starling, 白脸椋鸟, 白臉椋鳥, Sturnornis albofrontatus 【Endemic]
54. Indian Thick-Knee, 印度石鸻, 印度石鴴, Burhinus indicus
=====
501. Toque macaque, 斯里兰卡猕猴, 斯里蘭卡獼猴, Macaca sinica
#####
update 202312
another great experience with great birders from Taiwan, we managed to seen 197 species of birds and all 34 endemics (with pictures and some record only pictures) for 10 days
非常幸运又台湾的鸟友，虽然非常多雨。我们在10天里也看到197种鸟，~10哺乳动物等。慢慢的分享。
1. Sri Lanka Bay-Owl, 斯里兰卡栗鸮, 斯里蘭卡栗鴞, Phodilus assimilis, スリランカメンフクロウ
lucky to see this rare owl at day time, after try for day2. It was after heavy rain everyone tired and wet. Everyone want to go back to Hotel for rest but local new is this owl spot some where ..we rush to the area with rain and it is there waiting for us
与我们的栗鸮很像，大点。我们非常幸运的见到这鸮，在大雨后， 我们全湿+累。都想回酒店。可是当地人打电活来讲，见到这鸟在附近。我们连忙赶去。幸运的很快就见到这鸟。
2. Asian Green Bee-eater, 绿喉蜂虎, 綠喉蜂虎, Merops orientalis, ミドリハチクイ
A small, dainty bee-eater of open woodlands, farmland, and sparse human habitation. Mainly green with a bluish throat, slender black eye mask and throat band, rufous or slightly rusty crown and back of the neck, and central tail streamers. Juveniles are duller than adults and lack the long tail feathers. In flight, note the rusty underwing with a black trailing edge. Flies gracefully as it catches insects and other prey. Calls are a series of gentle liquid trills or more staccato notes. [ebird]
绿喉蜂虎头顶至后颈及两旁橙棕色，有一黑色过眼纹，眼纹下及颏绿蓝色，背至尾上覆羽鲜草绿色，后者羽端沾蓝；尾羽暗草绿色；羽干黑褐至黑色，中央一对的狭细部分全黑色，侧尾羽有蓝绿色外缘和褐色的内缘、羽端；翅表大致与背同色，三级飞羽端部沾蓝，初、次级飞羽具黑色羽端。喉、胸橙绿色，喉下有一黑色半环形斑；胸以下淡蓝绿色；腋羽、翼下覆羽及覆腿羽淡橙棕色。
update 202312
– this is one of the picture describe ours’ tour many rain and few occasion very heavy but we still got all ours targets and endemic
– 这是一张形容我们这一次观鸟行。雨雨。。大雨。虽然很多雨可是我们还是看完我们的目标鸟与这里的特有种
3. Red-backed Flameback, 红背三趾啄木鸟, 紅背三趾啄木, Dinopium psarodes, ヒメコガネゲラ (psarodes)
– ours 2nd stop after Indian Scop-Owl, this bird seem common almost any area we birding after day1
– 我们到达之后停的第2个点，这鸟蛮普通的。接下来几天，几乎在哪都看得到
。
4. Chestnut-backed Owlet, 栗背鸺鹠, 斯里蘭卡栗背鵂鶹, Glaucidium castanotum, クリセスズメフクロウ
– small owlet like other owlet always like to be calling long at canopy and make other birds attention. But this endemic’s back of the owl simply awesome
– 与其他鸺鹠一样小小只。喜欢站高高，叫不停。可是这一只特有种背部很特别美。
update 20231211
– the bird just sit there !!! actually local make tree hole for them nesting so the area become territory of both bird… just look for them without call back or any action
– 2只乖乖怎么站这么好。其实是村里的人，做了好几个树洞给他们筑巢。只要在附近慢慢找就看到他了。好美的特有种。
5. Indian Peafowl, 蓝孔雀, 藍孔雀, Pavo cristatus, インドクジャク
An unmistakable, large ground bird. The unmistakable iridescent blue male spreads out its ornamental upper tail feathers when courting females. Females have a shorter tail, an iridescent green neck, and browner plumage. Found in forest, forest edge, and agricultural land. Often seen on paths or alertly feeding in the undergrowth. Can be fairly confiding especially when found close to human habitation. Its loud screaming “may-yow” calls are heard incessantly during the rainy season. [eBird]
蓝孔雀，是鸡形目雉科 [10]孔雀属中的一种鸟。 [11]蓝孔雀是鸡类中的“巨人”，雄鸟和雌鸟的羽色有差，雄鸟头上具冠羽，头、颈和胸部均为蓝色，尾羽并不长，构成尾屏的尾上覆羽可达身长的2倍，平时合拢托在身后，开屏时屏面宽约3米，高约1.5米，绚丽多彩。羽质细长，在阳光的照耀下，更显得鲜艳夺目。 [10]雌鸟相对于雄鸟来说，身形比较小， [12]羽毛是暗绿、灰色和蓝色的混合色，以灰绿色为主。
update 202312
– in Sri Lanka, the most common bird to be seen is not sparrow, crow .. but one of them is this beautiful and big bird which can found almost any where, urban, forest edge, forest etc.
– 在斯里兰卡岛上，这鸟几乎哪都看到。大+漂亮
6. Indian Pitta, 印度八色鸫, 印度藍翅八色鳥, Pitta brachyura, インドヤイロチョウ
A colorful stubby-tailed bird, also known as “Navrang,” translated as “nine colors.” Colors are most striking when the bird is in flight. This bird has long, strong legs and a stout bill, a buffy crown with a black stripe in the middle, a black eye-stripe, and and buffy underparts with bright red on the vent. Upperparts are green, with a blue shoulder patch. It is usually seen foraging on forest floors with thick undergrowth, catching insects in leaf litter. This bird is vocal, giving its characteristic two-noted whistle call at dusk and dawn. [Ebird]
update 202602
#####
update 202404
– it is quite common to see this pitta almost any where in center
– 在斯里兰卡中部，还是蛮普通的。
#####
#####
update 202312
– another common bird here, it is 99.99% bird for almost all local guide. We saw 5-6 birds just birding without looking for it.
– 另一只在斯里兰卡非常普通的鸟，我们没特别的找这鸟。可是都遇上好几只。
7. Spot-winged Thrush, 斑翅地鸫, 點翅地鶇, Geokichla spiloptera, セイロンジツグミ
Brown thrush with bold dark spots on the underparts, white spots in the wings, and black facial stripes below the eye. Occurs in pairs or singly, on or near the ground, in forest, forest edge, and gardens, mostly in the Wet Zone, but also locally in the Dry Zone. No other thrush on Sri Lanka shows distinct rows of white spots on the wings, and bold spotting below. Gives very high-pitched “sweeeee” call; song is a highly variable collection of rich, rising and falling, melodious whistles and warbles. [ebird]
update 202312
– another very common endemic, which found most of the lowland urban areas, forest edge, forest
– with very lovely call, not shy
– 斯里兰卡非常普通的特有种，几乎在很多点都看到它。还很会唱歌。
8. Ceylon Junglefowl, 蓝喉原鸡, 藍喉原雞, Gallus lafayettii
Wild chickenlike bird. Male is burnt orange with dark streaks, cockerel-like glossy black tail, and a prominent red comb marked with yellow on the crown. Gray-brown female has white streaks and prominent barring on its wings. Terrestrial, found in pairs or small groups in forests of lowlands and highlands over much of Sri Lanka. Generally keeps to cover. Only confusion is with domestic chicken; note lack of white at tail base, and yellow marking on comb of males, and bars in wings of females in Sri Lanka Junglefowl. Song a harsh “chyok-cher-chow”. Also stuttering “kik-kik-kik-kik” notes. [Ebird]
– very beautiful and noisy bird and common almost any where too
– 非常漂亮，吵，蛮普通的鸡
update 202611
Widely considered one of the most stunning junglefowl species on Earth! 🌿✨ If you’re exploring Sri Lanka, you can spot these magnificent birds almost anywhere.
被广泛认为世界上最惊艳的森林鸡物种之一！🌿✨ 如果你正在探索斯里兰卡，几乎随处都能看到这些壮丽的鸟儿。
update 202312
– a pretty common endemic bird, we didn’t really spend time looking for it just take picture whenever we meet it
– 非常普通的特有种鸟，我们也没特别找。看到就拍。
######
9. Ceylon Magpie, 斯里兰卡蓝鹊, 斯里蘭卡藍鵲, Urocissa ornata
A large, long-tailed blue bird with a white-tipped tail, and chestnut hood and wings. Inhabits humid forest from lowlands to hills, where it often accompanies mixed canopy flocks, either singly or in small groups. There are no other large, long-tailed blue birds in its range. A noisy species. Sounds typically a series of high-pitched, piercing “clink” calls, as well as some rasping “krak” notes often given in a sequence. [Ebird]
– a really weird colors combination endemic
斯里兰卡蓝鹊（学名：Urocissa ornata）是雀形目鸦科的一种鸟类，明显特征是全身颜色为亮丽的蓝色和栗色，这区别于其他蓝鹊。是斯里兰卡的特有鸟类
update 202312
– we only saw this at Sinharaja, few of them normally moving together .. the colors bright, big bird but many would say the colors combination just weird
– 我们的10天行，只在辛哈拉加森林保护区见到。都好几只一起行动。很鲜艳，可是颜色搭配有点怪。
10. Indian Roller, 印度佛法僧, 棕胸佛法僧, Coracias benghalensis, インドブッポウソウ
A brightly colored bird with various shades of blue on the wings, tails, and belly that are often more prominent in flight. Note the longitudinal white streaks on the throat and breast. Indochinese Roller has a purple-blue breast, a darker olive back, and is generally darker blue. Generally silent, but more vocal in breeding season with harsh calls. Prefers open areas, including agricultural landscapes, sitting on exposed perches including electric wires, occasionally pumping its tail slowly. Practically a resident roller with some movements in the western parts of its range. 【Ebird]
update 20231218
– wonderful moment to get close and stay long for us, it is so colorful
– 非常漂亮的鸟，与马来西亚的种不一样。这只很乖站了很久也蛮近的
11. White-naped Woodpecker, 黑腰啄木鸟, 白頸黑背啄木, Chrysocolaptes festivus, セグロコガネゲラ
a very similar flameback woodpecker but female seem very yellowish
– 与我们的金背很像，可是母鸟很黄。
update 202312
– it seem not very common at Sri Lanka, local guide seem very worry to missed this species. When we arrived a village the bird just stand there for so long and sharing same tree with a Red-backed Flameback
– 斯里兰卡应该不普通，我们的当地导游几乎很担心会错过这鸟。可是我们到了这个村后，立刻就见到她站哪。还要与一只红背三趾啄木鸟站一起，我们远远看还以为咋么幸运遇上一对啊
12. Serendib Scops-Owl, 斯里兰卡角鸮, 斯里蘭卡角鴞, Otus thilohoffmanni, セレンディブコノハズク
– very recent discover bird of Sri Lanka
Very small rufescent owl, with yellow-orange eyes, and sparse, light speckles on the underparts. Although does not possess true ear tufts it can show “false” ones when alert. Occurs within extensive humid rainforests in the lowlands of Wet Zone of Sri Lanka. Roosts singly or in pairs in the understory, but also found in upper levels of trees at night. Combination of small size, all rufous color, lack of prominent facial border, and only limited markings below separates it from all other owls on Sri Lanka. Song is a short “woOLoo”, rising in the middle. [Ebird]
– 被发现少于20年的斯里兰卡特有种。
update 20231222
– one of the bird I really want to see, we went same site for 2 days both day also not full open for picture but we had very good view of this very special endemic bird
– 我们都非常希望看到的鸟，虽然去了2天。还是没拍到全暴露的照片。可是已非常高兴了。
13. Red-faced Malkoha, 红脸地鹃, 红脸地鹃, Phaenicophaeus pyrrhocephalus, アカガオバンケンモドキ
a not so common Sri Lanka endemic, we only saw or heard it at Sinharaja … and it is moving along with bird wave. Same other Malkoha moving fast along the bushes
蛮不普通的特有种，我们只在辛哈拉加森林保护区听到+看到。有如其他地鹃，在丛里跳来跳去。这鸟有点意思，当地鸟岛是找鸟浪才找它的。
update 202610
It is truly incredible to encounter a mixed-species bird flock with so many Sri Lanka endemics all at once, including this stunning malkoha. Four of them were moving through the same area, offering us fantastic photography opportunities.
能在一个鸟浪中一次性遇见如此多的斯里兰卡特有鸟种，真的太令人惊喜了，其中也包括这只可爱的地鹃。有四只在同一区域活动，给我们提供了绝佳的拍摄机会。
update 20231223
– a tough walk (it follow by very heavy rain after we saw this bird at only split second) .. wet, leeches …. and may be time planning for the location
even just split second, the CANON R3 just as I always say “focus monster” i point my lens toward the bird, it lock focus the bird and eye than got this.. no secret.. just the camera found it and take it…
– 非常不容易的一天，我们遇上大雨（看到这鸟后）+很多蚂蝗。还要这点是没地方吃饭的，安排时间有点困难。
还好，它出现几秒。我的R3 就像对焦神器一般，对上+对焦+拿下。。。
14. Blue-faced Malkoha, 小绿嘴地鹃, 藍臉地鵑, Phaenicophaeus viridirostris, アオメクロバンケンモドキ
– as other Malkoha, jumping within bushes.. making soft call.. this bird look quite cute overall
– 与其他地鹃一样习惯，在丛里跳来跳去。叫很小声。长的蛮可爱的。
15. Brown-headed Barbet, 褐头绿拟啄木鸟, 斑頭綠擬啄木, Psilopogon zeylanicus, ミドリオオゴシキドリ
– quite common overall at Center – South Sri Lanka. it have similar call and behavior of Lineated barbet found at Malaysia
– 与马来西亚的斑头绿拟啄木鸟非常相似的叫声+动态。
update 202312
– we found this pretty common and have few opportunity to photography this bird at few hotel garden. The head give it a right name
– 斯里兰卡蛮普通，从中部到南部都是它的叫声。头部颜色就是它的名来。
16. Brown Fish-Owl, 褐渔鸮, 褐漁鴞, Ketupa zeylonensis, ミナミシマフクロウ
– a overall dull brown fish owl which quite rare at Malaysia but seem quite common at Sri Lanka.
update 20240101
– a bird that sight by local village and brought us there, it was so far away (~60-80m) and so dark .. luckily my gear allow me lock the eye of the bird fast and accurate 😀
– 村里的人带我们去，这么远+鸟还是很害羞！还要很暗。
这鸟应该蛮普通。
17. Sri Lanka Hanging-Parrot, 斯里兰卡短尾鹦鹉, 斯里蘭卡短尾鸚鵡, Loriculus beryllinus, ズアカサトウチョウ
– as other Hanging-Parrot small, always canopy. Sri Lanka endemic make no different
– 与其他短尾鹦鹉一样，小小+站高高
update 20240102
– while ours’ trip to Sri Lanka, so much rain while we planning to go out for more birds on day 2 but rain just too heavy for us. But it is glad that Sri Lanka is a place almost any where possible to birding. (ecxcept the forest reserve, bird really scared around) Included the garden of hotel, we got few good birds just at lobby of the hotel even raining
– very cute, beautiful endemic
– 斯里兰卡可爱，小的特有种。
– 我们在斯里兰卡时，雨量蛮多。可是蛮好是这列几乎是没地方都有鸟（除了国家公园反而鸟非常少）。 第二天，在下午我们打算出去观鸟是。雨下很大，可是还好在公园还是蛮多鸟让我们看看。这鸟就在公园看到，拍到。
18. Small Minivet, 小山椒鸟, 小山椒, Pericrocotus cinnamomeus, コサンショウクイ
– pretty common small minivet
Males have slaty gray crown, cheeks, and back. Throat and wings black, tail black with pale yellow edges. Breast orange, gradually fading into yellowish-white underparts. Black wings show a patch of orange. Female is duller than male, with light gray upperparts, cheeks and crown; dark gray wings; white throat; and light yellow underparts. Both males and females show an orange rump. Usually seen in small flocks, frequently uttering high-pitched “swee swee” call as they continuously move around feeding on insects, sometimes catching them mid-air like flycatchers. Inhabits various forested habitats, especially thorny jungles, scrub patches, and open dry forest. [Ebird]
update 20240105
– while we had ours rest time at Yala National Park, found few birds feed on tree nearby. very lucky tick on this bird with female too
– 亚拉国家公园规定，午餐时间需要在某个点休息。吃完饭后我们在附近一棵树见到好几种鸟都很近+好角度（我们称它为“神树”）
19. Asian Woolly-necked Stork, 白颈鹳, 白颈鹳, Ciconia episcopus, エンビコウ
– quite common across Sri Lanka, see it quite a lot of them, even paddy field with human
– 在斯里兰卡蛮普通的，在村庄的稻田都可以见到。
update 202401
– when we first saw it, we ask the van to stop … and make the right decision. It is best view after this for the next 7-8 days
– 我们在这第一次见到时，叫我们的车立刻停下。幸好停下来，接下来几天都较远。
20. Great Thick-knee, 大石鸻, 大石鴴, Esacus recurvirostris, ソリハシオオイシチドリ
– a very cute wader, big and thick beak. walking slow at open area
– 非常可爱，嘴大+厚
update 20240109
– another family we very hope to have good view, this bird give us very good view while we had ours heavy rain in Yala National Park
– 我们非常希望看的其中一种鸟，很幸运这鸟让我们看的很好。虽然当时下大雨。
21. Pied Thrush, 杂色地鸫, 斑地鶇, Geokichla wardii, シロクロジツグミ
– a thrush as its name, it is “pied”… moving in dark area
– “黑白”鸫，总是在暗的地方活动。
update 202401
– a shy bird moving in dark with very obvious white browed
– 蛮害羞的鸟，总喜欢到暗的地方活动。
22. Indian Paradise-Flycatcher, 印缅寿带, 印度綬帶, Terpsiphone paradisi, カワリサンコウチョウ
– another “Paradise Flycatcher” split previously but it is quite obvious “crest”
A graceful looking flycatcher, the adult male sport a long ribbonlike tail. The males occur in two color morphs cinnamon and white. Both color morphs sport a glossy black head with blue ring around the eye, but white morph is entirely white below while the cinnamon morph has cinnamon upperparts and tail, and dirty white underparts. The females are cinnamon above with a grayish throat, a shorter tail, and they lack the male’s blue eyering. They make short aerial sallies after insects, usually returning to the same perch. Occasionally descends to ground to pull apart insects. Chiefly found in wooded habitats. Their call is a harsh “shreew.” [ebird]
update 202401
– a bird that we saw many locations but it is just like others Paradise-Flycatcher, active and shy .. moving fast and almost no stop more than 1 second
– 在斯里兰卡蛮普通在很多地方，环境都看到2这鸟。可是还是一个样子，害羞+动作快。几乎不停多过1秒
23. Ceylon Wood Pigeon, 紫头林鸽, 紫頭林鴿, Columba torringtoniae
Large, plain gray pigeon with conspicuous black-and-white stripes on the nape. Underparts flushed mauve. Inhabits upper levels of forests and densely wooded areas in the hills and mountains, where occurs in pairs or small flocks. Combination of black-and-white neck markings and plain, unmarked, dark gray upperparts identifies this species from all other pigeons on Sri Lanka. Vocalizations include a single, deep “wooo”, and also an owl-like, double note “woo-oo”. [EBird]
update 202611
Sometimes this species can be tricky to get a good view of, but definitely not this time. It called from nearby and allowed us to get so close with such a great angle for photography. What a stunning forest pigeon.
这种鸟有时很难观察清楚，但这次绝对是个例外。它在附近鸣叫，让我们得以靠得如此之近，并拥有极佳的拍摄角度。多么美丽的一只林鸽啊。
========
update 20240115
– the only day we at Horton Plains NP, rain in the whole morning. We almost this endemic but found it very last moment while we leaving and we had ours late lunch because of this bird
– 在Horton 国家公园，下了一早雨。当我们几乎要放弃时，竟然看到“鸠”飞过。我跑了过去看，果然是这特有种。
24. Crimson-backed Flameback, 绯红背啄木鸟, 桂紅金背啄木, Chrysocolaptes stricklandi, セアカコガネゲラ
– overall like size and shape Greater flameback in Malaysia. But back is “red” instead
– not as common as Red-backed Flameback
– 与马来西亚的大金背像，就红色背。也不很普通
update 202401
– it is slightly bigger and not so comon compare to the Red-Backed and this is also endemic of Sri Lanka
– 比起红背三趾啄木鸟，较大，不普通。这也是特有种
25. Layard’s Parakeet, 艳绿领鹦鹉, 艷綠領鸚鵡, Psittacula calthrapae, セイロンミドリワカケインコ
– as usual very colorful bird than move in pair, not very common only saw 2 times over 10 days
– 鹦鹉就是多色彩，不很普通。10天中就见了2次。
update 202401
– a raining evening, we been force to birding at Hotel garden and not a bad one we have this lovely endemic come to feed on palm seed
– 一个下雨的下午，没办法出去就在酒店前观鸟。还很不错这一只特有种。竟然飞过来吃果子。
26. Changeable Hawk-Eagle (Crested), 凤头鹰雕, 鳳頭鷹鵰, Nisaetus cirrhatus cirrhatus/ceylanensis, インドクマタカ（亜種 インドクマタカ）
– medium size of raptor, and it look very similar to Malaysia one except have “high crest”
– 体型中。与马来西亚凤头鹰雕很像除了冠很高。
update 202402
– before I forgot, another best moment when we at Sri Lanka.. this good looking raptor give us very good looking it is close and not happy
– 我去忙前，这是2023我最特别的其中一刻。这猛禽，真的很漂亮。站很近，看我们。有点不高兴。
27. Yellow-fronted Barbet, 黄额拟䴕, 黃額擬啄木, Psilopogon flavifrons, キビタイゴシキドリ
update 202503
It is another species endemic to Sri Lanka, primarily green-yellow with a blue face. It is fairly common throughout the country.
它是另一种斯里兰卡特有种，整体呈绿色和黄色，脸部呈蓝色，在该国相当常见。
####
– our 2nd try for the Leopard at another entrance of Yala National Park, not very productive afternoon but we saw this raptor standing on ground and walk across the trail and looking at us !
– 我们在亚拉国家公园另一个路口继续寻找花豹，中午没什么鸟。可是还是非常幸运，在路上见到这猛禽在路上站好好看我们还在我们车前慢慢过马路。
28. Sri Lanka Frogmouth, 领蟆口鸱, 領蟆口鴟, Batrachostomus moniliger, セイロンガマグチヨタカ
update 202610
At the same forest, in a familiar area, but this time we walked more than 5 km in search of the Serendib Scops-Owl.
Just as we were all trying to find better angles for photographing the owl, our guide, Thilina, suddenly said, “I found a frogmouth from where I’m standing!”
And guess what? It was roosting just opposite the Serendib Scops-Owl! Not only was there one, but two Sri Lanka Frogmouths, sitting quite openly compared with all our previous sightings.
Was the long walk worth it? Absolutely! And to make the day even more rewarding, a Malabar Trogon also posed beautifully in the open for us.
Another unforgettable day of birding in Sri Lanka!
Who would like to join me on a birding trip in 2027 or 2028?
还是同一片森林，熟悉的区域，但这一次，为了寻找斯里兰卡角鸮（Serendib Scops-Owl），我们徒步走了五公里多。
就在大家忙着寻找更好的拍摄角度时，我们的向导 Thilina 突然说道：“我站的这个位置发现了一只蛙口夜鹰！”
猜猜它在哪里？就在斯里兰卡角鸮栖息位置的正对面！而且不只一只，是两只斯里兰卡蛙口夜鹰（Sri Lanka Frogmouth）。与之前几次的观察相比，这次它们停栖的位置相当开阔，让我们有了更好的观赏和拍摄机会。
走这么远，值得吗？当然值得！更令人惊喜的是，一只马拉巴拟鴷（Malabar Trogon）也大方地停在开阔处，让我们尽情欣赏和拍摄。
又是斯里兰卡一次令人难忘的观鸟经历！
谁想和我一起参加 2027 年或 2028 年的观鸟之旅？
=====
update 202312
– a special day to look for owl which need cross river, and leeches attack.. owl no calling but this cute fellow instead .. lovely as usual to see it in the morning
– still on Sri Lanka tour… have many more to share soon
– 安排一个早上去招鸮可是鸮没叫。可是还是找到这小可爱+蚂蝗攻击（超多）
– 还在斯里兰卡， 还有很多照片。。。。
29. Loten’s Sunbird, 罗氏花蜜鸟, 長嘴花蜜鳥, Cinnyris lotenius, クリムネタイヨウチョウ
update 202610
Another incredible birding trip to Sri Lanka is in the books! Although missing a few shorebirds kept our total species count slightly lower than expected, we hit almost every single main target. Best of all, nearly every endemic and key species was spotted and photographed exceptionally well.
Who is ready to plan another run for 2027, 2028, or 2029?
又一次圆满结束的斯里兰卡观鸟之旅。虽然错过了一部分鸻鹬类水鸟，导致记录的总鸟种数略有下降，但我们几乎收全了所有的目标鸟种。尤其是绝大多数斯里兰卡特有种以及高颜值目标鸟种，都获得了极佳的目击与拍摄效果。
让我们开始规划下一次行程吧，2027、2028 还是 2029 年？
30. Sri Lanka Thrush, 斯里兰卡地鸫, 斯里蘭卡虎斑地鶇, Zoothera imbricata
update 20261101
it is a wonderful experience to have this bird, for all previous trips to Sri Lanka.
For all my previous trips to Sri Lanka, was always a mystery bird—heard often in the deep shadows, offering only brief, distant glimpses from the dark.
This year changed everything! First, we heard it, and then—to our amazement—spotted it feeding on the ground, partly hidden behind some bushes. After 30 minutes of patient watching and only catching glimpses of a head and tail tucked away in its nest, we thought that was as good as it gets.
Then, after lunch, magic happened. We spotted one out in the open, about 50 meters away. We crept closer step by step, holding our breath—and incredibly, it allowed all 9 of us to walk right up to within ~2 meters and stay completely still for photos!
This is what real birding is all about: you never know what will happen until the very moment everyone is ready to give up.
在过去多次的斯里兰卡之旅中, 对我们来说一直是个谜一般的存在——总是只能在幽暗的森林深处听到它的叫声，或者在黑暗中匆匆瞥见一个模糊的身影。
而今年，一切都变得不一样了！一开始，我们先是听到了它的叫声，接着竟然发现它正在地面上觅食，虽然被灌木丛遮挡，大家花了30分钟观察，最后也只能看到它在巢里露出的头和尾巴。正当大家都以为今天只能这样时，午饭后奇迹发生了！
我们在大约50米外发现了一只在开阔地带活动的个体。我们屏息凝神、小心翼翼地靠近，它竟然允许我们一行9人走到距离它仅仅约2米的地方，静静地呆在那儿让我们拍照！
这就是观鸟的魅力所在：在大家准备放弃之前，你永远不知道下一刻会发生什么惊喜。
31. Plum-headed Parakeet, 梅头鹦鹉, 花頭鸚鵡, Psittacula cyanocephala
update 202611
What an incredible day of birding! We managed to photograph all of our target highland endemics much earlier than expected.
On our way back to the hotel, we made a quick roadside stop and were treated to a stunning view of this gorgeous parakeet. Seeing it up close and at eye-level—compared to looking up into the distant canopy—was an absolute treat!
今天真是不可思议的观鸟日！我们比预期早得多，顺利拍完了所有目标高原特有鸟类。
在回酒店的路上，我们在路边短暂停歇，意外邂逅了一只美丽的鹦鹉（长尾鹦鹉）。与平时在树冠层抬头远望相比，能这样近距离、平视地欣赏它，真的是一种极致的享受！
32. Ceylon Spurfowl, 斯里兰卡鸡鹑, 斯里蘭卡雞鶉, Galloperdix bicalcarata
update 202611
Finding this shy endemic beauty was quite a challenge! It’s notoriously difficult to photograph, but patience paid off when we spotted both males and females visiting the feeding areas behind our hotels. Such a rewarding birdwatching experience!
寻找这种害羞的特有鸟类可真不容易！ 它们平时极难拍摄，但在酒店后面的喂食点，我们的耐心得到了回报——幸运地拍到了雄鸟和雌鸟。一次非常棒的观鸟体验！
33. Sri Lanka Green Pigeon, 斯里兰卡绿鸠, 灰頭綠鳩, Treron pompadora
update 202611
Spotted this stunning male Sri Lankan Green Pigeon! It easily stands out with its gorgeous green plumage, striking maroon wings, and brilliant blue eyes. Unlike the all-green female, the males have this vibrant coloration. They are typically seen moving around in pairs or small flocks. A true gem of avian wildlife!
难得一见的斯里兰卡绿鸠雄鸟！它拥有标志性的绿色羽毛、醒目的栗色翅膀和明亮的蓝色眼睛，非常容易辨认。与全身皆绿的雌鸟不同，雄鸟具备这种鲜艳的羽色。它们通常成对或成群活动，是大自然中非常美丽的鸟类精灵。
34. Green-billed Coucal, 绿嘴鸦鹃, 斯里蘭卡綠嘴鴉鵑, Centropus chlororhynchos
update 202611
Like other coucals, this bird is best seen in the early morning when it loves to call and sunbathe in plain sight. This time, we spent quite a while tracking it down, even catching glimpses higher up in the canopy. Despite that, everyone still managed to get a great view of this endemic bird!
像其他鸦鹃一样，这种鸟最适合在清晨观察，当时它们喜欢鸣叫并晒太阳。这一次，我们花了较长时间才找到它，甚至还看到了它在较高的树冠上活动。尽管如此，大家还是欣赏到了这种特有种鸟的精彩画面！
35. Ceylon Grey-Hornbill, 斯里兰卡灰犀鸟, 斯里蘭卡灰犀鳥, Ocyceros gingalensis
update 202611
Sri Lanka Grey Hornbill (Ocybirostris gingalensis / Ocyceros gingalensis). A small hornbill that is common across Sri Lanka, ranging from urban areas to dense forests. They are typically seen in pairs. The male features an all-yellow bill, while the female has a black and yellow bill.
斯里兰卡灰犀鸟。一种体型较小但在斯里兰卡非常常见的犀鸟，从城市地区到森林都能见到它们的踪迹。通常成对出现。雄鸟仅长有黄色鸟喙，雌鸟则长有黑黄相间的鸟喙。
36. Crimson-fronted Barbet, 绯喉拟啄木鸟, 緋喉擬啄木, Psilopogon rubricapillus
update 202611
Birding in Sri Lanka: Encountered the Crimson-fronted Barbet, a charming endemic species. This small barbet loves to perch high up in the canopy while continuously calling out.
斯里兰卡观鸟：遇见了绯喉拟啄木鸟，这是一种迷人的特有物种。这种小型拟啄木鸟喜欢高高地站在树冠上，并不停地鸣叫。
37. Sri Lanka Woodshrike, 斯里兰卡林鵙, 斯里兰卡林鵙, Tephrodornis affinis
update 202611
A special endemic bird here makes a call reminiscent of a paradise kingfisher. Like other woodshrikes, it is dull in appearance and small in size. For taxonomical reference on Avibase, this unique species adds a fascinating note to local birdwatching.
这里有一种特有的地方性鸟类，其叫声让人联想起绶带。与其他林鵙科的鸟类相似，它外表朴素，体型娇小。在Avibase鸟类数据库中，这个独特的物种为当地的观鸟活动增添了迷人的色彩。
38. Sri Lanka Drongo, 斯里兰卡卷尾, 斯里蘭卡卷尾, Dicrurus lophorinus
update 202611
The Ashy Drongo shares features with other drongos, sporting a dark plumage and a metallic song. What makes this particular species special is its distinctive forked tail.
灰卷尾和其他卷尾鸟一样，拥有深色的羽毛和金属般的鸣叫声。这种鸟的特别之处在于它独特的叉状尾巴。
39. Ceylon Bush Warbler, 帕氏短翅莺, 斯里蘭卡短翅鶯, Elaphrornis palliseri
update 202611
Like other bush warblers, the Sri Lanka Bush Warbler is always moving fast inside the thick vegetation, making it a real challenge to photograph this special endemic bird.
就像其他灌木莺一样，斯里兰卡灌木莺总是在灌木丛中快速移动，给拍摄这种特有的斯里兰卡特有鸟类带来了极大的挑战。
40. Sri Lanka Swallow, 斯里兰卡燕, 斯里蘭卡燕, Cecropis hyperythra
update 202611
It closely resembles the Malaysian Rufous-bellied Swallow. As the only rufous-bellied swallow found in Sri Lanka, it is hard to miss with its distinctive flight style and habit of perching on bare branches.
它与马来西亚金腰燕外形十分相似。作为斯里兰卡唯一的金腰燕，它凭借独特的飞行姿态和停歇在光秃树枝上的习性，让人一眼就能认出，绝不会错过。
41. Black-capped Bulbul, 黑顶黄鹎, 黑冠黃鵯, Rubigula melanictera
update 202611
A common yet striking bulbul species that shares a similar appearance with both the Black-crested Bulbul and the Bornean Bulbul found in Malaysia. Featuring a vibrant yellow body contrasted with a distinct black head, this beautiful bird is a wonderful sight to spot in the wild.
一种常见且引人注目的鹎类鸟儿，其外观与马来西亚的黑冠鹎和婆罗洲鹎十分相似。它拥有鲜艳的黄色身躯与醒目的黑色头部，在野外是非常美丽的一道风景。
42. Yellow-eared Bulbul, 黄耳鹎, 黃耳鵯, Pycnonotus penicillatus
update 202611
A stunning highland endemic featuring striking facial patterns. While not rare, its beauty makes it a true highlight.
一种迷的高原特有鸟类，面部特征分外独特。虽然并不罕见，但其出众的外表绝对是一大亮点。
43. Ceylon White-eye, 斯里兰卡绣眼鸟, 斯里蘭卡繡眼, Zosterops ceylonensis
update 202611
It is sometimes confused with the Indian White-eye, which is the other white-eye species found in Sri Lanka. While similar, the Sri Lanka White-eye is larger, longer-billed, and duller overall, particularly on the throat and belly. It is also generally greener in plumage and lacks the yellow forehead characteristic of the Indian White-eye.
它有时会被误认为是印度绣眼鸟（Indian White-eye），这是斯里兰卡的另一种绣眼鸟。尽管相似，但斯里兰卡绣眼鸟体型更大、嘴峰更长，整体羽色更显黯淡，特别是喉部和腹部。此外，它的羽色通常更绿，并且没有印度绣眼鸟那样的黄色前额。
44. Sri Lanka Scimitar-Babbler, 斯里兰卡钩嘴鹛, 斯里蘭卡鉤嘴鶥, Pomatorhinus melanurus
update 202611
As the only scimitar-babbler species in Sri Lanka, this active bird lives up to its reputation—like other scimitar-babblers, it is notoriously difficult to photograph.
作为斯里兰卡唯一的钩嘴鹛（Scimitar-Babbler），这种活跃的鸟儿和其他同类一样，极难被拍摄到。
45. Brown-capped Babbler, 褐冠幽鹛, 褐冠幽鶥, Pellorneum fuscocapillus
update 202611
This is a babbler, sharing the energetic habits of active movement and vocal calling. It is small in size, but you certainly won’t miss it, as it closely resembles the brown-capped babbler.
这是一只画眉鸟，和其它活跃好动、爱叫的鸟类一样。它体型虽小，但绝不会被忽视，外表酷似褐头鹛。
46. Ashy-headed Laughingthrush, 灰头噪鹛, 灰頭噪鶥, Argya cinereifrons
update 202611
When it comes to avian observation, this medium-sized bird with an ash-grey head is hard to miss. These birds often move together in flocks, exhibiting synchronized flock movements and feeding in groups.
在观察鸟类时，这种中等体型、头部呈灰白色的鸟非常引人注目，很难错过。它们通常结群活动，成群结队地在飞行中变换队形并集体觅食。
47. Orange-billed Babbler, 橙嘴鸫鹛, 橙嘴鶇鶥, Argya rufescens
update 202611
This is a special endemic bird that looks similar in size and color to another common pale brown species. However, while the common bird has a yellow beak, this unique endemic species features a distinct orange beak.
这是一只特有的鸟类，其体型和羽色与另一种常见的淡棕色鸟类十分相似。不过，那只常见鸟的喙是黄色的，而这种独特的特有鸟类则拥有鲜明的橙色喙。
48. Ceylon Myna, 斯里兰卡鹩哥, 斯里蘭卡鷯哥, Gracula ptilogenys
update 202611
Like other mynas, this bird usually prefers perching out in the open at the high canopy. But this time, it came down remarkably low to show off the special yellow wattles on its nape.
和其他八哥一样，这只鸟平时喜欢站在高高的树冠上。但这一次，它飞得非常低，向我们展示了它后颈上独特的黄色肉垂。
49. Dull-blue Flycatcher, 暗蓝仙鹟, 淡藍鶲, Eumyias sordidus
update 202611
This is a highland endemic, featuring a rather dull blue plumage that looks very much like a female verditer flycatcher. This time, we managed to get it really close for photography.
这是一只高地特有鸟类，羽毛呈较为黯淡的蓝色，非常酷似雌性铜蓝鹟。这一次，我们终于有机会近距离拍摄到它。
50. Ceylon Whistling Thrush, 斯里兰卡啸鸫, 布萊氏紫嘯鶇, Myophonus blighi
update 202611
Very shy bird, but not this time. The male came out for a few rounds to give us great photo opportunities. The female features brown coloration on her body, whereas the male is entirely dark blue.
这是一种非常害羞的鸟，但这次例外。雄鸟出来活动了好几轮，让我们拍到了好照片。雌鸟的身体带有棕色羽毛，而雄鸟则全身呈深蓝色。
51. Sri Lankan Shama, 斯里兰卡鹊鸲, 斯里蘭卡鵲鸲, Copsychus leggei
update 20261
It is very similar to our common White-rumped shama, but the White-rumped is much larger. This one has been recently split as a distinct endemic species.
它与我们常见的白腰鹊鸲非常相似，但白腰鹊鸲的体型要大得多。它最近已被独立划分为一个特有新种。
52. White-throated Flowerpecker, 白喉啄花鸟, 白喉啄花, Pachyglossa vincens
update 202611
While it is as tiny as other flowerpeckers, this unmistakable little yellowish bird features a distinct white throat.
虽然它的体型和其他啄花鸟一样小巧，但它那鲜明的黄色羽毛搭配白色的喉部，让人一眼就能准确辨认出来。
53. White-faced Starling, 白脸椋鸟, 白臉椋鳥, Sturnornis albofrontatus
update 202611
It is a dull-looking bird featuring a distinctive white face. We missed it on our last trip; although it is supposed to be a pretty common starling, we somehow kept missing it despite searching for a few days.
这是一只长相朴素但拥有独特白脸的鸟。我们在上一次行程中错过了它；尽管它本应是一种相当常见的椋鸟，但我们找了好几天却总是与它失之交臂。
54. Indian Thick-Knee, 印度石鸻, 印度石鴴, Burhinus indicus
update 202611
Spotted one of the cutest birds during our 2026 trip to Sri Lanka. With its large eyes, slow walk, and amusing habit of pretending no one is watching, it is an absolute delight to observe and photograph.
我们在2026年的斯里兰卡之行中拍到了最可爱的鸟类之一。它有着大大的眼睛、缓慢的步伐，以及假装别人看不到它的滑稽习惯，是非常有趣且适合拍摄的观鸟对象。
=====
501. Toque macaque, 斯里兰卡猕猴, 斯里蘭卡獼猴, Macaca sinica
update 202611
I photograph each mammal possible every trip I go for. But seldom share, but this one is worth a good share to let the world see this such good-looking Sri Lanka endemic primate. The weird hairstyle made me decide on this as my WhatsApp profile picture.
我每次行程都会尽可能拍摄每一种哺乳动物。但极少分享，而这一张值得我好好分享，让世界看到这种长相极佳的斯里兰卡特有灵长类动物。它奇特的发型，让我决定把它设为我的 WhatsApp 个人头像。
######
######
