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Birds

Sinharaja forest is home to a diverse range of bird species, with over 147 recorded so far. The forest's varied habitats, ranging from 300 to 1500 meters, provide ideal conditions for these species to thrive. Among the bird species found in Sinharaja, there are many endemics, such as the Ceylon Lorikeet (Loriculus beryllinus), Layard's Parakeet (Psittacula calthropae), Ceylon Jungle Fowl (Gallus Lafayetti), and Ceylon Blue Magpie (Cissa oronata).

Other endemic bird species found in Sinharaja include the Spur Fowl (Galloperdix bicalcarta), Ceylon White-headed Starling (Sturnus albofrontatus), Ceylon Wood Pigeon (Columba torringtoni), Grey Hornbill (Ocyceros gingalensis), Spotted-wing Thrush (Zoothera spiloptera), Rufous Babbler (Turdoides rufescens), Brown-capped Babbler (Pelleurneum fuscocapillum), Ashy-headed Laughing Thrush (Garrulax cinereifrons), White-headed Starling (Sturnus albofrontatus), Green-billed Coucal (Centrophus chlororhynchus), Red-faced Malkoha (Phaenicophaeus pyrr...
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