We visited Tissamaharama and recorded 34 species. Standout of the day: Indian Peafowl (Pavo cristatus), score 90. (auto-generated)
Jerdon's bush lark
Jerdons leeuwerik
Mirafra affinis
NIKON D500 with AF-S Nikkor 300mm f/2.8G IF-ED VR II, 1/1000 sec at F2.8, ISO 800, distance 7.08 m
The photo shows a Jerdon's bush lark (Mirafra affinis). It is a bird in the order Passeriformes and the family Alaudidae. The photo was taken at Palatupana, Southern Province, Sri Lanka at 06:58 on Wednesday December 05, 2018.
Asian openbill
Indische gaper
Anastomus oscitans
NIKON D500 with AF-S Nikkor 300mm f/2.8G IF-ED VR II, 1/640 sec at F3.5, ISO 800, distance 29.8 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 Galkaduwa, Southern Province, Sri Lanka at 07:39 on Wednesday December 05, 2018.
Indian peafowl
Blauwe pauw
Pavo cristatus
NIKON D500 with AF-S Nikkor 300mm f/2.8G IF-ED VR II, 1/1600 sec at F3.5, ISO 800, distance 29.8 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 Galkaduwa, Southern Province, Sri Lanka at 07:40 on Wednesday December 05, 2018.
Orange-breasted green pigeon
Oranjeborstpapegaaiduif
Treron bicinctus
NIKON D500 with AF-S Nikkor 300mm f/2.8G IF-ED VR II, 1/500 sec at F3.5, ISO 320, distance 14.9 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 Palatupana, Southern Province, Sri Lanka at 07:46 on Wednesday December 05, 2018.
Barred buttonquail
Zwartkeelvechtkwartel
Turnix suscitator
NIKON D500 with AF-S Nikkor 300mm f/2.8G IF-ED VR II, 1/320 sec at F3.5, ISO 320, distance 29.8 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 Palatupana, Southern Province, Sri Lanka at 07:47 on Wednesday December 05, 2018.
Green bee-eater
Kleine groene bijeneter
Merops orientalis
NIKON D500 with AF-S Nikkor 300mm f/2.8G IF-ED VR II, 1/500 sec at F3.5, ISO 500, distance 4.22 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 Yala, Southern Province, Sri Lanka at 08:54 on Wednesday December 05, 2018.
Black-hooded oriole
Zwartkopwielewaal
Oriolus xanthornus
NIKON D500 with AF-S Nikkor 300mm f/2.8G IF-ED VR II, 1/500 sec at F3.5, ISO 500, distance 29.8 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 Yala, Southern Province, Sri Lanka at 09:10 on Wednesday December 05, 2018.
Barn swallow
Boerenzwaluw
Hirundo rustica
NIKON D500 with AF-S Nikkor 300mm f/2.8G IF-ED VR II, 1/1600 sec at F3.5, ISO 500, distance 10.0 m
The photo shows a Barn swallow (Hirundo rustica). It is a bird in the order Passeriformes and the family Hirundinidae. The photo was taken at Yala, Southern Province, Sri Lanka at 09:16 on Wednesday December 05, 2018.
Lesser adjutant
Javaanse maraboe
Leptoptilos javanicus
NIKON D500 with AF-S Nikkor 300mm f/2.8G IF-ED VR II, 1/500 sec at F5.6, ISO 450, distance 29.8 m
The photo shows a Lesser adjutant (Leptoptilos javanicus). It is a bird in the order Ciconiiformes and the family Ciconiidae. The photo was taken at Galkaduwa, Southern Province, Sri Lanka at 09:22 on Wednesday December 05, 2018.
Changeable hawk-eagle
Indische kuifarend
Nisaetus cirrhatus
NIKON D500 with AF-S Nikkor 300mm f/2.8G IF-ED VR II, 1/2500 sec at F4.0, ISO 400, distance 29.8 m
The photo shows a Changeable hawk-eagle (Nisaetus cirrhatus). It is a bird in the order Accipitriformes and the family Accipitridae. The photo was taken at Situlpawwa, Southern Province, Sri Lanka at 09:45 on Wednesday December 05, 2018.
White-breasted waterhen
Witborstwaterhoen
Amaurornis phoenicurus
NIKON D500 with AF-S Nikkor 300mm f/2.8G IF-ED VR II, 1/800 sec at F4.8, ISO 500, distance 14.9 m
The photo shows a White-breasted waterhen (Amaurornis phoenicurus). It is a bird in the order Gruiformes and the family Rallidae. The photo was taken at Tissamaharama, Southern Province, Sri Lanka at 12:12 on Wednesday December 05, 2018.
Rose-ringed parakeet
Halsbandparkiet
Psittacula krameri
NIKON D500 with AF-S Nikkor 300mm f/2.8G IF-ED VR II, 1/1600 sec at F4.8, ISO 500, distance 29.8 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 Tissamaharama, Southern Province, Sri Lanka at 12:16 on Wednesday December 05, 2018.
Indian robin
Indisch paapje
Saxicoloides fulicatus
NIKON D500 with AF-S Nikkor 300mm f/2.8G IF-ED VR II, 1/800 sec at F4.8, ISO 500, distance 7.94 m
The photo shows a Indian robin (Saxicoloides fulicatus). It is a bird in the order Passeriformes and the family Muscicapidae. The photo was taken at Tissamaharama, Southern Province, Sri Lanka at 12:27 on Wednesday December 05, 2018.
Oriental magpie-robin
Dayallijster
Copsychus saularis
NIKON D500 with AF-S Nikkor 300mm f/2.8G IF-ED VR II, 1/1250 sec at F4.8, ISO 500, distance 10.0 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 Tissamaharama, Southern Province, Sri Lanka at 12:30 on Wednesday December 05, 2018.
Blue-faced malkoha
Kleine groensnavelmalkoha
Phaenicophaeus viridirostris
NIKON D500 with AF-S Nikkor 300mm f/2.8G IF-ED VR II, 1/800 sec at F4.8, ISO 1100, distance 44.6 m
The photo shows a Blue-faced malkoha (Phaenicophaeus viridirostris). It is a bird in the order Cuculiformes and the family Cuculidae. The photo was taken at Tissamaharama, Southern Province, Sri Lanka at 12:33 on Wednesday December 05, 2018.
Purple swamphen
Purperkoet
Porphyrio porphyrio
NIKON D500 with AF-S Nikkor 300mm f/2.8G IF-ED VR II, 1/640 sec at F5.6, ISO 320, distance 44.6 m
The photo shows a Purple swamphen (Porphyrio porphyrio). It is a bird in the order Gruiformes and the family Rallidae. The photo was taken at Tissamaharama, Southern Province, Sri Lanka at 15:48 on Wednesday December 05, 2018.
Spot-billed pelican
Grijze pelikaan
Pelecanus philippensis
NIKON D500 with AF-S Nikkor 300mm f/2.8G IF-ED VR II, 1/800 sec at F5.6, ISO 320, distance 44.6 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 Tissamaharama, Southern Province, Sri Lanka at 15:51 on Wednesday December 05, 2018.
Purple-rumped sunbird
Purperstuithoningzuiger
Leptocoma zeylonica
NIKON D500 with AF-S Nikkor 300mm f/2.8G IF-ED VR II, 1/640 sec at F5.6, ISO 1600, 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 Tissamaharama, Southern Province, Sri Lanka at 16:02 on Wednesday December 05, 2018.
Yellow bittern
Chinese woudaap
Ixobrychus sinensis
NIKON D500 with AF-S Nikkor 300mm f/2.8G IF-ED VR II, 1/640 sec at F5.6, ISO 720, distance 19.9 m
The photo shows a Yellow bittern (Ixobrychus sinensis). It is a bird in the order Pelecaniformes and the family Ardeidae. The photo was taken at Tissamaharama, Southern Province, Sri Lanka at 16:12 on Wednesday December 05, 2018.
Lesser whistling duck
Indische fluiteend
Dendrocygna javanica
NIKON D500 with AF-S Nikkor 300mm f/2.8G IF-ED VR II, 1/250 sec at F5.6, ISO 1600, distance 44.6 m
The photo shows a Lesser whistling duck (Dendrocygna javanica). It is a bird in the order Anseriformes and the family Anatidae. The photo was taken at Tissamaharama, Southern Province, Sri Lanka at 16:30 on Wednesday December 05, 2018.
Pheasant-tailed jacana
Waterfazant
Hydrophasianus chirurgus
NIKON D500 with 300.0 mm f/2.8, 1/640 sec at F5.6, ISO 1600, distance 29.8 m
The photo shows a Pheasant-tailed jacana (Hydrophasianus chirurgus). It is a bird in the order Charadriiformes and the family Jacanidae. The photo was taken at Yoda Lake (Thissamaharama, Southern Province, Sri Lanka) at 16:44 on Wednesday December 05, 2018.
Red-vented bulbul
Roodbuikbuulbuul
Pycnonotus cafer
NIKON D500 with AF-S Nikkor 300mm f/2.8G IF-ED VR II, 1/400 sec at F5.6, ISO 1600, distance 7.94 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 Tissamaharama, Southern Province, Sri Lanka at 17:02 on Wednesday December 05, 2018.