Today we counted 19 species in Jaffna. Best shots: Indian Roller (Coracias benghalensis) and Brahminy Kite (Haliastur indus). (auto-generated)
Rose-ringed parakeet
Halsbandparkiet
Psittacula krameri
NIKON D500 with AF-S Nikkor 80-400mm f/4.5-5.6G ED VR, 1/50 sec at F6.3, ISO 250, 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 06:58 on Wednesday November 21, 2018.
Purple-rumped sunbird
Purperstuithoningzuiger
Leptocoma zeylonica
NIKON D500 with AF-S Nikkor 80-400mm f/4.5-5.6G ED VR, 1/125 sec at F5.6, ISO 500, distance 10.0 m
The photo shows a Purple-rumped sunbird (Leptocoma zeylonica). It is a bird in the order Passeriformes and the family Nectariniidae. The photo was taken at 07:00 on Wednesday November 21, 2018.
Yellow-wattled lapwing
Malabarkievit
Vanellus malabaricus
NIKON D500 with AF-S Nikkor 80-400mm f/4.5-5.6G ED VR, 1/400 sec at F7.1, ISO 400, distance 11.8 m
The photo shows a Yellow-wattled lapwing (Vanellus malabaricus). It is a bird in the order Charadriiformes and the family Charadriidae. The photo was taken at Kankesanturai, Northern Province, Sri Lanka at 09:03 on Wednesday November 21, 2018.
Brahminy kite
Brahmaanse wouw
Haliastur indus
NIKON D500 with AF-S Nikkor 80-400mm f/4.5-5.6G ED VR, 1/1600 sec at F7.1, ISO 400, 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 Dabakolapatuna, Northern Province, Sri Lanka at 09:44 on Wednesday November 21, 2018.
Black drongo
Koningsdrongo
Dicrurus macrocercus
NIKON D500 with AF-S Nikkor 80-400mm f/4.5-5.6G ED VR, 1/400 sec at F6.3, ISO 400, distance 14.9 m
The photo shows a Black drongo (Dicrurus macrocercus). It is a bird in the order Passeriformes and the family Dicruridae. The photo was taken at Dabakolapatuna, Northern Province, Sri Lanka at 10:03 on Wednesday November 21, 2018.
Ashy woodswallow
Grijze spitsvogel
Artamus fuscus
NIKON D500 with AF-S Nikkor 80-400mm f/4.5-5.6G ED VR, 1/8000 sec at F6.3, ISO 400, distance 14.9 m
The photo shows a Ashy woodswallow (Artamus fuscus). It is a bird in the order Passeriformes and the family Artamidae. The photo was taken at Dabakolapatuna, Northern Province, Sri Lanka at 10:04 on Wednesday November 21, 2018.
Grey-breasted prinia
Grijsborstprinia
Prinia hodgsonii
NIKON D500 with AF-S Nikkor 80-400mm f/4.5-5.6G ED VR, 1/1000 sec at F7.1, ISO 400, distance 10.0 m
The photo shows a Grey-breasted prinia (Prinia hodgsonii). It is a bird in the order Passeriformes and the family Cisticolidae. The photo was taken at Dabakolapatuna, Northern Province, Sri Lanka at 10:25 on Wednesday November 21, 2018.
King quail
Chinese dwergkwartel
Excalfactoria chinensis
NIKON D500 with AF-S Nikkor 80-400mm f/4.5-5.6G ED VR, 1/1000 sec at F7.1, ISO 400, distance 35.4 m
The photo shows a King quail (Excalfactoria chinensis). It is a bird in the order Galliformes and the family Phasianidae. The photo was taken at Dabakolapatuna, Northern Province, Sri Lanka at 10:30 on Wednesday November 21, 2018.
Black-winged stilt
Steltkluut
Himantopus himantopus
NIKON D500 with AF-S Nikkor 80-400mm f/4.5-5.6G ED VR, 1/8000 sec at F5.6, ISO 1600, distance 26.6 m
The photo shows a Black-winged stilt (Himantopus himantopus). It is a bird in the order Charadriiformes and the family Recurvirostridae. The photo was taken at 11:53 on Wednesday November 21, 2018.
Ashy-crowned sparrow-lark
Grijskruinvinkleeuwerik
Eremopterix griseus
NIKON D500 with AF-S Nikkor 80-400mm f/4.5-5.6G ED VR, 1/1000 sec at F8.0, ISO 400, distance 14.9 m
The photo shows a Ashy-crowned sparrow-lark (Eremopterix griseus). It is a bird in the order Passeriformes and the family Alaudidae. The photo was taken at Point Pedro, Northern Province, Sri Lanka at 12:32 on Wednesday November 21, 2018.
Paddyfield pipit
Oriã«ntaalse pieper
Anthus rufulus
NIKON D500 with AF-S Nikkor 80-400mm f/4.5-5.6G ED VR, 1/1600 sec at F9.0, ISO 400, distance 11.8 m
The photo shows a Paddyfield pipit (Anthus rufulus). It is a bird in the order Passeriformes and the family Motacillidae. The photo was taken at Jaffna, Northern Province, Sri Lanka at 14:27 on Wednesday November 21, 2018.
Indian roller
Indische scharrelaar
Coracias benghalensis
NIKON D500 with AF-S Nikkor 80-400mm f/4.5-5.6G ED VR, 1/500 sec at F9.0, ISO 400, distance 5.01 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 Jaffna, Northern Province, Sri Lanka at 14:52 on Wednesday November 21, 2018.
Common redshank
Tureluur
Tringa totanus
NIKON D500 with AF-S Nikkor 80-400mm f/4.5-5.6G ED VR, 1/800 sec at F9.0, ISO 400, distance 26.6 m
The photo shows a Common redshank (Tringa totanus). It is a bird in the order Charadriiformes and the family Scolopacidae. The photo was taken at Jaffna, Northern Province, Sri Lanka at 15:00 on Wednesday November 21, 2018.
Caspian tern
Reuzenstern
Hydroprogne caspia
NIKON D500 with AF-S Nikkor 80-400mm f/4.5-5.6G ED VR, 1/1000 sec at F9.0, ISO 400, distance 35.4 m
The photo shows a Caspian tern (Hydroprogne caspia). It is a bird in the order Charadriiformes and the family Laridae. The photo was taken at Jaffna, Northern Province, Sri Lanka at 15:02 on Wednesday November 21, 2018.