Full Day Birding around Forest patches in Kithulgala. Targeted Endemic Birds Sri Lankan Junglefowl (Gallus lafayettii) Sri Lanka spurfowl (Galloperdix bicalcarata) Layard’s parakeet (Psittacula calthrapae) Sri Lanka hanging parrot (Loriculus beryllinus) Chestnut-backed owlet (Glaucidium castanotum) Sri Lanka hill myna (Gracula ptilogenys) Serendib scops owl (Otus thilohoffmanni) Green-billed coucal (Centropus chlororhynchos) Red-faced malkoha (Phaenicophaeus pyrrhocephalus) Crimson-fronted barbet (Psilopogon rubricapillus) Ashy-headed laughingthrush (Argya cinereifrons) Yellow-fronted barbet (Psilopogon flavifrons) Sri Lanka Crested drongo (Dicrurus lophorinus) Yellow Eared bulbul (Pycnonotus penicillatus) Sri Lanka blue magpie (Urocissa ornata) Orange-billed babbler (Argya rufescens)

Into the Highlands: A Day of Endemic Discoveries Early morning birdwatching around Kitulgala Journey towards the central highlands of Sri Lanka Scenic ascent into cooler mountain landscapes Arrival in Nuwara Eliya region After lunch, visit a quiet and less-traveled side road near the town Chance to spot rare and localized endemic bird species unique to these higher elevations Victoria Park – This is a small but well-preserved patch of montane forest that has been preserved which offers a habitat for many species of hill birds. A permit is required to walk into the park. Birds can be seen here Black Bird Velvet-fronted Nuthatch Yellow-eared Bul Bul Dusky Blue Flycatcher Pied Thrush Ceylon White Eye Kashmir Red-breasted Flycatcher Asian Tit Yellow-eared Bulbul

Horton Plains Park – This park and the adjoining peak wilderness form the most important catchment area for almost all the major rivers in the country. This is also the highest plateau of the country, being above 5000 feet, and the western slops of the park supports the most extensive area of montane cloud forests surviving in the country. Most of the hill species of birds can be easily seen here during any walk in the park which is through forested areas, grasslands and streams. A walk to the “world’s end” is also through pristine hill bird habitat. Targeted Endemic Birds Sri Lankan wood pigeon (Columba torringtoniae) Sri Lanka white-eye (Zosterops ceylonensis) Yellow-eared bulbul (Pycnonotus penicillatus) Dull-blue flycatcher (Eumyias sordidus) Black-capped bulbul (Rubigula melanictera) Sri Lanka bush Warbler (Elaphrornis palliseri) Sri Lanka whistling thrush (Myophonus blighi)

Experience one of the oldest rain forests in the world After Breakfast you proceed with your guide to the stunning Sinharaja Rain forest. The highlight of this tour. After arriving you first check-in to your hotel and have time to relax and settle down. You will spend two full days of bird watching in Sinharaja Rain Forest.

Sinharaja Rain Forest (a UNESCO World Heritage Site) – an area of 18900 acres is located within southern provinces of Sri Lanka. It is home to over 95% of Sri Lanka’s endemic species of mammals and butterflies, as well as many kinds of insects, reptiles and rare amphibians. Sri Lanka’s tropical lowland rain forest has over 60% of the trees endemic and many of these are rare; there are 21 endemic bird species, and a number of rare insects, reptiles and amphibians. Sinharaja is biologically the most unique wet ever green rain forest in the country with an exceptionally high degree of endemism. Sinharaja is famous for its mixed feeding bird flocks and a high degree of endemic birds can be observed during the bird walks.

Morning Birding before transfer to the Airport. Targeted Endemic Birds Layard’s parakeet (Psittacula calthrapae) Sri Lanka hanging parrot (Loriculus beryllinus) Chestnut-backed owlet (Glaucidium castanotum) Serendib scops owl (Otus thilohoffmanni) Green-billed coucal (Centropus chlororhynchos) white-faced starling (Sturnornis albofrontatus) Red-faced malkoha (Phaenicophaeus pyrrhocephalus) Crimson-fronted barbet (Psilopogon rubricapillus) Yellow-fronted barbet (Psilopogon flavifrons) Sri Lanka drongo (Dicrurus lophorinus) Black-capped bulbul (Rubigula melanictera) Sri Lanka blue magpie (Urocissa ornata) Sri Lanka scaly thrush (Zoothera imbricata) Sri Lanka hill myna (Gracula ptilogenys) Ashy-headed laughingthrush (Argya cinereifrons) Orange-billed babbler (Argya rufescens) Sri Lanka scimitar babbler (Pomatorhinus melanurus) brown-capped babbler (Pellorneum fuscocapillus) Legge’s flowerpecker (Dicaeum vincens) spot-winged thrush, (Geokichla spiloptera)