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The definitive photographic guide to the amazing avifauna of Sri Lanka.The island of Sri Lanka is one of Southern Asia's most popular birding destinations, boasting a remarkably high number of endemic species.The perfect companion for any wildlife-friendly visitor, Birds of Sri Lanka provides photographic coverage of more than 320 species that regularly occur in the region.Concise text for each species includes information on identification, songs and calls, behaviour, distribution and habitat, with each photo having been carefully selected to guide identification. A guide to the best birdwatching sites in Sri Lanka is also included.Portable yet authoritative, this is the perfect guide for travellers and birdwatchers visiting this spectacular and bird-rich destination.

Author Biography

Deepal Warakadoda is Sri Lanka's leading ornithologist. A tour leader, photographer and conservationist, Deepal made his name with his stunning 2002 discovery of the Serendib Scops Owl in Sri Lanka's Sinharaja Forest, a species completely new to science - the holy grail for any birdwatcher.Uditha Hettige is a tour leader and photographer based in Colombo, and Himesha Warakagoda is a biologist and author. All three have a deep understanding of the birds of Sri Lanka, and a passion for their conservation.

Table of Contents

IntroductionThe country's birdlifeHow to use this bookBird topographyTopographic glossaryEndemic speciesConservationWhere to watch and photograph birdsSpecies accountsNon-passerine birdsPasserine birdsGeneral glossaryAcknowledgementsPhoto creditsIndex

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