A day at Henebadda yielded 16 species. Standout of the day: Indian Peafowl (Pavo cristatus), score 90. (auto-generated)
Blue-tailed bee-eater
Blauwstaartbijeneter
Merops philippinus
NIKON D500 with AF-S Nikkor 300mm f/2.8G IF-ED VR II, 1/1000 sec at F5.6, ISO 200, distance 14.9 m
The photo shows a Blue-tailed bee-eater (Merops philippinus). It is a bird in the order Coraciiformes and the family Meropidae. The photo was taken at Moragahamula, Central Province, Sri Lanka at 10:19 on Wednesday November 28, 2018.
Oriental white-eye
Indische brilvogel
Zosterops palpebrosus
NIKON D500 with AF-S Nikkor 300mm f/2.8G IF-ED VR II, 1/800 sec at F5.0, ISO 200, distance 14.9 m
The photo shows a Oriental white-eye (Zosterops palpebrosus). It is a bird in the order Passeriformes and the family Zosteropidae. The photo was taken at Udadumbara, Central Province, Sri Lanka at 10:49 on Wednesday November 28, 2018.
Southern hill myna
Indiase beo
Gracula indica
NIKON D500 with AF-S Nikkor 300mm f/2.8G IF-ED VR II, 1/200 sec at F5.0, ISO 200, distance 44.6 m
The photo shows a Southern hill myna (Gracula indica). It is a bird in the order Passeriformes and the family Sturnidae. The photo was taken at Henebadda, Uva Province, Sri Lanka at 16:16 on Wednesday November 28, 2018.
Purple-rumped sunbird
Purperstuithoningzuiger
Leptocoma zeylonica
NIKON D500 with AF-S Nikkor 300mm f/2.8G IF-ED VR II, 1/160 sec at F5.0, ISO 200, distance 7.94 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 Henebadda, Uva Province, Sri Lanka at 16:20 on Wednesday November 28, 2018.
Scaly-breasted munia
Muskaatvink
Lonchura punctulata
NIKON D500 with AF-S Nikkor 300mm f/2.8G IF-ED VR II, 1/320 sec at F3.2, ISO 200, distance 14.9 m
The photo shows a Scaly-breasted munia (Lonchura punctulata). It is a bird in the order Passeriformes and the family Estrildidae. The photo was taken at Henebadda, Uva Province, Sri Lanka at 16:24 on Wednesday November 28, 2018.
White-bellied sea eagle
Witbuikzeearend
Haliaeetus leucogaster
NIKON D500 with AF-S Nikkor 300mm f/2.8G IF-ED VR II, 1/400 sec at F3.2, ISO 200, distance 44.6 m
The photo shows a White-bellied sea eagle (Haliaeetus leucogaster). It is a bird in the order Accipitriformes and the family Accipitridae. The photo was taken at Henebadda, Uva Province, Sri Lanka at 16:38 on Wednesday November 28, 2018.
Indian peafowl
Blauwe pauw
Pavo cristatus
NIKON D500 with AF-S Nikkor 300mm f/2.8G IF-ED VR II, 1/2500 sec at F3.2, ISO 400, distance 44.6 m
The photo shows a Indian peafowl (Pavo cristatus). It is a bird in the order Galliformes and the family Phasianidae. The photo was taken at Henebadda, Uva Province, Sri Lanka at 16:42 on Wednesday November 28, 2018.
Coppersmith barbet
Kopersmid
Megalaima haemacephala
NIKON D500 with AF-S Nikkor 300mm f/2.8G IF-ED VR II, 1/1250 sec at F3.2, ISO 400, distance 19.9 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 Henebadda, Uva Province, Sri Lanka at 16:44 on Wednesday November 28, 2018.
Ashy prinia
Grijze prinia
Prinia socialis
NIKON D500 with AF-S Nikkor 300mm f/2.8G IF-ED VR II, 1/1000 sec at F3.2, ISO 400, distance 29.8 m
The photo shows a Ashy prinia (Prinia socialis). It is a bird in the order Passeriformes and the family Cisticolidae. The photo was taken at Henebadda, Uva Province, Sri Lanka at 16:47 on Wednesday November 28, 2018.
Baya weaver
Bayawever
Ploceus philippinus
NIKON D500 with AF-S Nikkor 300mm f/2.8G IF-ED VR II, 1/1250 sec at F3.2, ISO 400, distance 19.9 m
The photo shows a Baya weaver (Ploceus philippinus). It is a bird in the order Passeriformes and the family Ploceidae. The photo was taken at Henebadda, Uva Province, Sri Lanka at 16:49 on Wednesday November 28, 2018.
Indian pond heron
Indische ralreiger
Ardeola grayii
NIKON D500 with AF-S Nikkor 300mm f/2.8G IF-ED VR II, 1/320 sec at F3.2, ISO 400, distance 29.8 m
The photo shows a Indian pond heron (Ardeola grayii). It is a bird in the order Pelecaniformes and the family Ardeidae. The photo was taken at Henebadda, Uva Province, Sri Lanka at 16:57 on Wednesday November 28, 2018.