Today we counted 25 species in Galkadawala. Best shots: Sri Lanka Junglefowl (Gallus lafayetii) and Spotted Dove (Spilopelia chinensis). (auto-generated)
White-browed bulbul
Witbrauwbuulbuul
Pycnonotus luteolus
NIKON D500 with AF-S Nikkor 300mm f/2.8G IF-ED VR II, 1/4000 sec at F2.8, ISO 1000, distance 10.0 m
The photo shows a White-browed bulbul (Pycnonotus luteolus). It is a bird in the order Passeriformes and the family Pycnonotidae. The photo was taken at Galkadawala, North Central Province, Sri Lanka at 06:49 on Monday November 19, 2018.
Red-vented bulbul
Roodbuikbuulbuul
Pycnonotus cafer
NIKON D500 with AF-S Nikkor 300mm f/2.8G IF-ED VR II, 1/1250 sec at F2.8, ISO 1000, distance 10.0 m
The photo shows a Red-vented bulbul (Pycnonotus cafer). It is a bird in the order Passeriformes and the family Pycnonotidae. The photo was taken at Galkadawala, North Central Province, Sri Lanka at 07:21 on Monday November 19, 2018.
Sri lanka junglefowl
Ceylonhoen
Gallus lafayetii
NIKON D500 with AF-S Nikkor 300mm f/2.8G IF-ED VR II, 1/320 sec at F2.8, ISO 1000, distance 14.9 m
The photo shows a Sri lanka junglefowl (Gallus lafayetii). It is a bird in the order Galliformes and the family Phasianidae. The photo was taken at Galkadawala, North Central Province, Sri Lanka at 07:49 on Monday November 19, 2018.
Coppersmith barbet
Kopersmid
Megalaima haemacephala
NIKON D500 with AF-S Nikkor 300mm f/2.8G IF-ED VR II, 1/5000 sec at F5.0, ISO 250, distance 29.8 m
The photo shows a Coppersmith barbet (Megalaima haemacephala). It is a bird in the order Piciformes and the family Megalaimidae. The photo was taken at Galkadawala, North Central Province, Sri Lanka at 07:54 on Monday November 19, 2018.
Greater coucal
Chinese spoorkoekoek
Centropus sinensis
NIKON D500 with AF-S Nikkor 300mm f/2.8G IF-ED VR II, 1/2000 sec at F2.8, ISO 250, distance 44.6 m
The photo shows a Greater coucal (Centropus sinensis). It is a bird in the order Cuculiformes and the family Cuculidae. The photo was taken at Galkadawala, North Central Province, Sri Lanka at 08:54 on Monday November 19, 2018.
Asian openbill
Indische gaper
Anastomus oscitans
NIKON D500 with AF-S Nikkor 300mm f/2.8G IF-ED VR II, 1/5000 sec at F2.8, ISO 250, distance 44.6 m
The photo shows a Asian openbill (Anastomus oscitans). It is a bird in the order Ciconiiformes and the family Ciconiidae. The photo was taken at Anuradhapura, North Central Province, Sri Lanka at 10:29 on Monday November 19, 2018.
Black-headed ibis
Indische witte ibis
Threskiornis melanocephalus
NIKON D500 with AF-S Nikkor 300mm f/2.8G IF-ED VR II, 1/800 sec at F6.3, ISO 250, distance 29.8 m
The photo shows a Black-headed ibis (Threskiornis melanocephalus). It is a bird in the order Pelecaniformes and the family Threskiornithidae. The photo was taken at Anuradhapura, North Central Province, Sri Lanka at 10:32 on Monday November 19, 2018.
Indian roller
Indische scharrelaar
Coracias benghalensis
NIKON D500 with AF-S Nikkor 80-400mm f/4.5-5.6G ED VR, 1/400 sec at F5.6, ISO 800, distance 11.8 m
The photo shows a Indian roller (Coracias benghalensis). It is a bird in the order Coraciiformes and the family Coraciidae. The photo was taken at Anuradhapura, North Central Province, Sri Lanka at 11:15 on Monday November 19, 2018.
Shikra
Shikra
Accipiter badius
NIKON D500 with AF-S Nikkor 80-400mm f/4.5-5.6G ED VR, 1/1000 sec at F5.6, ISO 800, distance 14.9 m
The photo shows a Shikra (Accipiter badius). It is a bird in the order Accipitriformes and the family Accipitridae. The photo was taken at Anuradhapura, North Central Province, Sri Lanka at 11:47 on Monday November 19, 2018.
Eastern cattle egret
Oostelijke koereiger
Bubulcus coromandus
NIKON D500 with AF-S Nikkor 80-400mm f/4.5-5.6G ED VR, 1/3200 sec at F8.0, ISO 320, distance 5.96 m
The photo shows a Eastern cattle egret (Bubulcus coromandus). It is a bird in the order Pelecaniformes and the family Ardeidae. The photo was taken at 12:22 on Monday November 19, 2018.
Rose-ringed parakeet
Halsbandparkiet
Psittacula krameri
NIKON D500 with AF-S Nikkor 80-400mm f/4.5-5.6G ED VR, 1/320 sec at F8.0, ISO 320, distance 11.8 m
The photo shows a Rose-ringed parakeet (Psittacula krameri). It is a bird in the order Psittaciformes and the family Psittacidae. The photo was taken at 12:40 on Monday November 19, 2018.
Brown-headed barbet
Bruinkopbaardvogel
Megalaima zeylanica
NIKON D500 with AF-S Nikkor 80-400mm f/4.5-5.6G ED VR, 1/500 sec at F7.1, ISO 320, distance 14.9 m
The photo shows a Brown-headed barbet (Megalaima zeylanica). It is a bird in the order Piciformes and the family Megalaimidae. The photo was taken at 12:43 on Monday November 19, 2018.
Spotted dove
Parelhalstortel
Spilopelia chinensis
NIKON D500 with AF-S Nikkor 80-400mm f/4.5-5.6G ED VR, 1/800 sec at F7.1, ISO 320, distance 7.94 m
The photo shows a Spotted dove (Spilopelia chinensis). It is a bird in the order Columbiformes and the family Columbidae. The photo was taken at 13:01 on Monday November 19, 2018.
Oriental magpie-robin
Dayallijster
Copsychus saularis
NIKON D500 with AF-S Nikkor 80-400mm f/4.5-5.6G ED VR, 1/50 sec at F5.6, ISO 1250, distance 5.96 m
The photo shows a Oriental magpie-robin (Copsychus saularis). It is a bird in the order Passeriformes and the family Muscicapidae. The photo was taken at 16:54 on Monday November 19, 2018.
Spot-billed pelican
Grijze pelikaan
Pelecanus philippensis
NIKON D500 with AF-S Nikkor 80-400mm f/4.5-5.6G ED VR, 1/1600 sec at F5.6, ISO 1250, distance 167 m
The photo shows a Spot-billed pelican (Pelecanus philippensis). It is a bird in the order Pelecaniformes and the family Pelecanidae. The photo was taken at 16:55 on Monday November 19, 2018.
Plain prinia
Witteugelprinia
Prinia inornata
NIKON D500 with AF-S Nikkor 80-400mm f/4.5-5.6G ED VR, 1/250 sec at F5.6, ISO 1250, distance 7.94 m
The photo shows a Plain prinia (Prinia inornata). It is a bird in the order Passeriformes and the family Cisticolidae. The photo was taken at 17:00 on Monday November 19, 2018.
Brahminy kite
Brahmaanse wouw
Haliastur indus
NIKON D500 with AF-S Nikkor 80-400mm f/4.5-5.6G ED VR, 1/640 sec at F5.6, ISO 1250, distance 50.1 m
The photo shows a Brahminy kite (Haliastur indus). It is a bird in the order Accipitriformes and the family Accipitridae. The photo was taken at 17:10 on Monday November 19, 2018.
Black-hooded oriole
Zwartkopwielewaal
Oriolus xanthornus
NIKON D500 with AF-S Nikkor 80-400mm f/4.5-5.6G ED VR, 1/400 sec at F5.6, ISO 800, distance 14.9 m
The photo shows a Black-hooded oriole (Oriolus xanthornus). It is a bird in the order Passeriformes and the family Oriolidae. The photo was taken at 17:11 on Monday November 19, 2018.