Bird Watching: An Eye Tonic

Sri Lanka is known for its rare and beautiful bird species that reside here and those that can be seen here during migration period. More than 430 species of avi fauna have been recorded here. The thick jungles are the best spot for bird watching. It is better to go along with a trained professional guide as this increases your chances of seeing the most variety of birds. Sri Lankan grackle, yellow eared bulbul, plumaged jungle fowl and red-faced malkoha are the prize spotting. Head for Sinharaja Rain Forest and Adam's Peak Wilderness Sanctuary are the popular birdwatching destinations in Sri Lanka.