Bird watching, Kitulgala

Bird watching, Kitulgala

    Kitulgala, Kelani valley forest reserve is spread across the Kelani river on the opposite of the Kitulgala Rest House. A canoe is available to cross the river. Once across, the footpath through the village will take the birder to the forest. It is 1,155 hectares in extent and paradise for the bird watching enthusiast.

    Most common birds that can be seen are Green-billed coucal, Ceylon lorikeet, Layard’s parakeet, Ceylon grey hornbill, Chestnut-backed owlet, Red-faced malkoha, Ceylon blue magpie, Ceylon jungle & Ceylon spurfowl, Ceylon frogmouth, Ceylon crested drongo, Broad-billed roller, Spotted-winged thrush, Yellow-fronted barbet, Black-naped monach, Common hill mynah, Crested serpent & hawk eagles, Black eagle, Mountain hawk-eagle.

    Kitulgala, Kelani valley forest reserve is spread across the Kelani river on the opposite of the Kitulgala Rest House. A canoe is available to cross the river. Once across, the footpath through the village will take the birder to the forest. It is 1,155 hectares in extent and paradise for the bird watching enthusiast.

    Most common birds that can be seen are Green-billed coucal, Ceylon lorikeet, Layard’s parakeet, Ceylon grey hornbill, Chestnut-backed owlet, Red-faced malkoha, Ceylon blue magpie, Ceylon jungle & Ceylon spurfowl, Ceylon frogmouth, Ceylon crested drongo, Broad-billed roller, Spotted-winged thrush, Yellow-fronted barbet, Black-naped monach, Common hill mynah, Crested serpent & hawk eagles, Black eagle, Mountain hawk-eagle.