Today we counted 34 species in Kowul Ara. Standout of the day: Indian Peafowl (Pavo cristatus), score 90. (auto-generated)
Dull-blue flycatcher
Ceylonvliegenvanger
Eumyias sordidus
NIKON D500 with AF-S Nikkor 300mm f/2.8G IF-ED VR II, 1/4000 sec at F2.8, ISO 1000, distance 11.8 m
The photo shows a Dull-blue flycatcher (Eumyias sordidus). It is a bird in the order Passeriformes and the family Muscicapidae. The photo was taken at Makulella, Uva Province, Sri Lanka at 06:57 on Monday December 03, 2018.
Oriental white-eye
Indische brilvogel
Zosterops palpebrosus
NIKON D500 with AF-S Nikkor 300mm f/2.8G IF-ED VR II, 1/2500 sec at F2.8, ISO 1000, 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 Makulella, Uva Province, Sri Lanka at 07:25 on Monday December 03, 2018.
Streak-throated woodpecker
Kleine schubbuikspecht
Picus xanthopygaeus
NIKON D500 with AF-S Nikkor 300mm f/2.8G IF-ED VR II, 1/1600 sec at F2.8, ISO 500, distance 11.8 m
The photo shows a Streak-throated woodpecker (Picus xanthopygaeus). It is a bird in the order Piciformes and the family Picidae. The photo was taken at Makulella, Uva Province, Sri Lanka at 07:29 on Monday December 03, 2018.
Kashmir flycatcher
Kashmirvliegenvanger
Ficedula subrubra
NIKON D500 with AF-S Nikkor 300mm f/2.8G IF-ED VR II, 1/8000 sec at F5.0, ISO 320, distance 11.8 m
The photo shows a Kashmir flycatcher (Ficedula subrubra). It is a bird in the order Passeriformes and the family Muscicapidae. The photo was taken at Makulella, Uva Province, Sri Lanka at 07:54 on Monday December 03, 2018.
Velvet-fronted nuthatch
Pluchekapboomklever
Sitta frontalis
NIKON D500 with AF-S Nikkor 300mm f/2.8G IF-ED VR II, 1/250 sec at F5.0, ISO 500, distance 5.01 m
The photo shows a Velvet-fronted nuthatch (Sitta frontalis). It is a bird in the order Passeriformes and the family Sittidae. The photo was taken at Makulella, Uva Province, Sri Lanka at 08:02 on Monday December 03, 2018.
Layard's parakeet
Smaragdparkiet
Psittacula calthrapae
NIKON D500 with AF-S Nikkor 300mm f/2.8G IF-ED VR II, 1/320 sec at F5.0, ISO 500, distance 11.8 m
The photo shows a Layard's parakeet (Psittacula calthrapae). It is a bird in the order Psittaciformes and the family Psittacidae. The photo was taken at Makulella, Uva Province, Sri Lanka at 08:10 on Monday December 03, 2018.
Small minivet
Kleine menievogel
Pericrocotus cinnamomeus
NIKON D500 with AF-S Nikkor 300mm f/2.8G IF-ED VR II, 1/6400 sec at F5.0, ISO 500, distance 11.8 m
The photo shows a Small minivet (Pericrocotus cinnamomeus). It is a bird in the order Passeriformes and the family Campephagidae. The photo was taken at Makulella, Uva Province, Sri Lanka at 08:10 on Monday December 03, 2018.
Chestnut-headed bee-eater
Bruinkopbijeneter
Merops leschenaulti
NIKON D500 with AF-S Nikkor 300mm f/2.8G IF-ED VR II, 1/3200 sec at F5.0, ISO 500, distance 11.8 m
The photo shows a Chestnut-headed bee-eater (Merops leschenaulti). It is a bird in the order Coraciiformes and the family Meropidae. The photo was taken at Makulella, Uva Province, Sri Lanka at 09:06 on Monday December 03, 2018.
Green bee-eater
Kleine groene bijeneter
Merops orientalis
NIKON D500 with AF-S Nikkor 300mm f/2.8G IF-ED VR II, 1/100 sec at F6.3, ISO 250, distance 5.96 m
The photo shows a Green bee-eater (Merops orientalis). It is a bird in the order Coraciiformes and the family Meropidae. The photo was taken at Samanalagama, Uva Province, Sri Lanka at 14:46 on Monday December 03, 2018.
Rosy starling
Roze spreeuw
Pastor roseus
NIKON D500 with AF-S Nikkor 300mm f/2.8G IF-ED VR II, 1/320 sec at F6.3, ISO 250, distance 7.08 m
The photo shows a Rosy starling (Pastor roseus). It is a bird in the order Passeriformes and the family Sturnidae. The photo was taken at Kowul Ara, Uva Province, Sri Lanka at 15:49 on Monday December 03, 2018.
Yellow-eyed babbler
Goudoogtimalia
Chrysomma sinense
NIKON D500 with AF-S Nikkor 300mm f/2.8G IF-ED VR II, 1/500 sec at F6.3, ISO 250, distance 14.9 m
The photo shows a Yellow-eyed babbler (Chrysomma sinense). It is a bird in the order Passeriformes and the family Sylviidae. The photo was taken at Kowul Ara, Uva Province, Sri Lanka at 15:58 on Monday December 03, 2018.
Black-winged stilt
Steltkluut
Himantopus himantopus
NIKON D500 with AF-S Nikkor 300mm f/2.8G IF-ED VR II, 1/80 sec at F6.3, ISO 1000, distance 19.9 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 Kowul Ara, Uva Province, Sri Lanka at 16:05 on Monday December 03, 2018.
Painted stork
Indische nimmerzat
Mycteria leucocephala
NIKON D500 with AF-S Nikkor 300mm f/2.8G IF-ED VR II, 1/250 sec at F7.1, ISO 1000, distance 29.8 m
The photo shows a Painted stork (Mycteria leucocephala). It is a bird in the order Ciconiiformes and the family Ciconiidae. The photo was taken at Kowul Ara, Uva Province, Sri Lanka at 16:09 on Monday December 03, 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 F7.1, ISO 800, 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 Kowul Ara, Uva Province, Sri Lanka at 16:22 on Monday December 03, 2018.
Great stone-curlew
Grote griel
Esacus recurvirostris
NIKON D500 with AF-S Nikkor 300mm f/2.8G IF-ED VR II, 1/125 sec at F7.1, ISO 800, distance 19.9 m
The photo shows a Great stone-curlew (Esacus recurvirostris). It is a bird in the order Charadriiformes and the family Burhinidae. The photo was taken at Kowul Ara, Uva Province, Sri Lanka at 16:36 on Monday December 03, 2018.
Jacobin cuckoo
Jacobijnkoekoek
Clamator jacobinus
NIKON D500 with AF-S Nikkor 300mm f/2.8G IF-ED VR II, 1/400 sec at F7.1, ISO 1600, distance 11.8 m
The photo shows a Jacobin cuckoo (Clamator jacobinus). It is a bird in the order Cuculiformes and the family Cuculidae. The photo was taken at Kowul Ara, Uva Province, Sri Lanka at 16:45 on Monday December 03, 2018.
Black-winged kite
Grijze wouw
Elanus caeruleus
NIKON D500 with AF-S Nikkor 300mm f/2.8G IF-ED VR II, 1/640 sec at F7.1, ISO 1600, distance 44.6 m
The photo shows a Black-winged kite (Elanus caeruleus). It is a bird in the order Accipitriformes and the family Accipitridae. The photo was taken at Kowul Ara, Uva Province, Sri Lanka at 16:49 on Monday December 03, 2018.
Barred buttonquail
Zwartkeelvechtkwartel
Turnix suscitator
NIKON D500 with AF-S Nikkor 300mm f/2.8G IF-ED VR II, 1/160 sec at F7.1, ISO 1600, distance 11.8 m
The photo shows a Barred buttonquail (Turnix suscitator). It is a bird in the order Charadriiformes and the family Turnicidae. The photo was taken at Samanalagama, Uva Province, Sri Lanka at 16:53 on Monday December 03, 2018.
Orange-breasted green pigeon
Oranjeborstpapegaaiduif
Treron bicinctus
NIKON D500 with AF-S Nikkor 300mm f/2.8G IF-ED VR II, 1/800 sec at F7.1, ISO 1600, distance 7.08 m
The photo shows a Orange-breasted green pigeon (Treron bicinctus). It is a bird in the order Columbiformes and the family Columbidae. The photo was taken at Kowul Ara, Uva Province, Sri Lanka at 17:01 on Monday December 03, 2018.
Indian pitta
Negenkleurige pitta
Pitta brachyura
NIKON D500 with AF-S Nikkor 300mm f/2.8G IF-ED VR II, 1/50 sec at F7.1, ISO 1250, distance 19.9 m
The photo shows a Indian pitta (Pitta brachyura). It is a bird in the order Passeriformes and the family Pittidae. The photo was taken at Kowul Ara, Uva Province, Sri Lanka at 17:16 on Monday December 03, 2018.