Bird book - Uga Escapes

CONTENTS
Gamebirds
Ducks, Cormorants & Grebes
Storks & Waders
Herons, Pelicans & Allies
Birds of Prey
Pigeons & Doves
Cuckoos & Coucals
Owls
Swifts & Swallows
Kingfishers
Bee Eaters, Hoopoes & Rollers
Hornbills
Wooodpeckers & Barbets
Pittas
Shrikes & Drongos
Magpies & Crows
Bulbuls & Babblers
White Eyes, Minivets & Leafbirds
Starlings & Mynas
Thrushes
Flowerpeckers & Sunbirds
Sparrows, Munias & Weavers
Wagtails & Pipits
Warblers
Rails & Allies
Flycatchers
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GAMEBIRDS
DUCKS,
CORMORANTS
&
GREBES
CUCKOOS &
COUCALS
BEE-EATERS,
HOOPOES &
ROLLERS
SHRIKES &
DRONGOS
STARLINGS
& MYNAS
WAGTAILS &
PIPITS
INTRODUCTION
STORKS &
WADERS
HERONS,
PELICANS &
ALLIES
BIRDS OF
PREY
PIGEONS
& DOVES
OWLS
SWIFTS &
SWALLOWS
KINGFISHERS
HORNBILLS
WOODPECKERS
& BARBETS
MAGPIES
& CROWS
THRUSHES
WARBLERS
A Field
Guide to
BirdS of
Uga
PITTAS
The Uga Escapes properties in Anuradhapura, Trincomalee and Passikuda are
home to many species of avifauna. As a result, you as a guest here, would
be constantly treated to sightings of a variety of birds in and around these
properties. This book serves to guide you in quick identification of the birds
seen at the Uga properties whilst also giving you a snippet of interesting
information about them at the same time. Sri Lanka is home to 494 species
of birds and 240 species are resident. The Uga Escapes properties alone
boast of sightings of almost a 100 resident and migratory species - a truly
remarkable fact for a relatively small geographical area. And the exciting
news is that you may very well have the opportunity to add to this list if you
identify a bird that is not yet recorded on the property, as it is guests like
yourselves that have helped expand this list!
Bird watching is a hobby and pastime that requires very little resources. The
guide below outlines some practical advice for bird watching.
How to prepare
BULBULS &
BABBLERS
FLOWERPECKERS &
SUNBIRDS
RAILS &
ALLIES
• Wear comfortable clothes which are not brightly colored. Earthy colors
are highly recommended such as greens or browns. Comfortable
footwear is important.
WHITE-EYES
MINIVETS &
LEAFBIRDS
SPARROWS,
MUNIAS &
WEAVERS
FLYCATCHERS
• A field guide such as this book is very useful. A pair of binoculars will
help but is not essential. The recommended magnifications are 7X50
or 8X40. A small notebook to make notes of field observations. On
every page of this book and at the end, there is also space provided
for this purpose.
How to watch birds
•
Field trips with a small group is always advisable as it allows for better
coordination and communication amongst participants.
•
Early mornings and late afternoons till the sun sets are the best times
of the day to see birds. During these times, they are usually in search
of food and as a result are most active.
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•
•
•
A good way to see birds is to find an isolated place where one can
sit and hide amongst the foliage. Wait for a while, and you will be
surprised at the amount of birds that start showing themselves. This
does need patience.
If you spot a fruit bearing tree or come across an area with insects or
other “bird food”, wait for a while, it is likely that birds will show up.
Another common way to bird watch is to slowly walk through paths
in search of birds. Stop immediately when you spot a bird. Let it get
used to your presence.
How to identify birds
When a bird is seen, sometimes it might be difficult to identify it. The
following tips will help:
•
The size – compare the bird with the size of another known bird.
(e.g.: is it bigger than a pigeon?)
•
Their shape – are they slim, large etc?
•
The shape of their bills, wings, tails and legs.
•
Their feathers – the color and the marks they have.
•
Their behavior – the way they perch, do they stand upright or crouch,
how do they fly? Do they run or jump?
•
Their song – bird songs are unique from one to another. Learn these.
It will help identify them. Many birdwatchers identify birds more from
song than from sight.
Bear in mind as many details as possible, look at the guide book (remember
that some species are very similar to each other, so all minor details will
help to be accurate). Advice from your guide or naturalist will always help.
Code of conduct for bird watching
When engaging in bird watching, remember these simple rules for good
conduct:
•
The welfare of birds must always come first.
•
Do not disrupt or disturb any habitat.
•
Silence is golden.
•
Avoid “tape lures.” This confuses the birds and can be detrimental
to their behavior in the long run.
•
Leave nests alone. Do not watch them directly or at close range.
You might attract predators. You might also scare the parents into
staying away from the nest in fear, resulting in eggs or young being
abandoned.
•
Respect the customs and rights of local people, land owners and
villagers. Be courteous to them, they will help.
•
Take precaution not to point your binoculars directly at houses and
places of activity, some people may take offence.
Finally, share your experiences and have fun!
LEGEND
DZ
- Dry Zone
N/EN
- Nationally / Endangered
WZ
- Wet Zone
N/VU
- Nationally / Vulnerable
HC
- Hill Country
N/NT
- Nationally / Data Deficient
LC
- Low Country
G/CR
- Globally / Critically
LCDZ
- Low Country Dry Zone
G/EN
- Globally / Endangered
LCWZ
- Low Country Wet Zone
G/VU
- Globally / Vulnerable
N/CR
- Nationally / Critically
G/NT
- Globally / Near Threatened
Endangered
04
05
GAMEBIRDS
GAMEBIRDS
Seen at
06
Ceylon Jungle Fowl
Indian Peafowl
Endemic species. Common in protected areas.
Reddish orange to yellow plumage. Large, crenellated
comb is red with large yellow central patch.
Common BR seen throughout the Island.
Prominent frontal crest. Blue grey above. Tail
deeply forked. Forests.
NOTES:
NOTES:
Seen at
07
DUCKS
CORMORANTS &
GREBES
Seen at
08
DUCKS
CORMORANTS &
GREBES
Cotton Pygmy Goose
Little Grebe
A fairly common BR of the LC. White head, neck and
underparts, with blackish crown. Black collar.
A fairly common BR of the LC. Small, compact, tailless
appearance. Pointed bill with white patch at gape.
NOTES:
NOTES:
Seen at
09
DUCKS
CORMORANTS &
GREBES
Seen at
10
DUCKS
CORMORANTS &
GREBES
Lesser Whistling Duck
Great Cormorant
Very common BR seen throughout the Island. Reddish
brown plumage. Sandy-brown head and neck. Makes a
whistling call during flight.
An uncommon BR of the reservoirs of the DZ. Long,
heavy bill. Jet black plumage. V formation flight. N/NT
NOTES:
NOTES:
Seen at
11
DUCKS
CORMORANTS &
GREBES
Seen at
12
DUCKS
CORMORANTS &
GREBES
Little Cormorant
Oriental Darter
A common BR of the LC. Short bill. Black plumage
with greyish mantle. Flying has no formation.
A common BR of the LCDZ. Long slender snake-like
neck and dagger-like bill. Body plumage blackish. G/NT.
NOTES:
NOTES:
Seen at
13
Storks &
Waders
Storks &
Waders
Seen at
14
Red Wattled Lapwing
Small Pratincole
A very common BR of the LC. Upperparts sandy
brown, underparts white. Prominent red wattles.
An uncommon BR of the LCDZ. Uncommon BR in the
arid coastal belt LCDZ. Plain grey brown upperparts,
brown forehead. N/VU.
NOTES:
NOTES:
Seen at
15
Storks &
Waders
Storks &
Waders
Seen at
16
White Breasted Waterhen
Woolly Necked Stork
A very common BR throughout the Island. Grey above,
white on face and side of neck and breast to upper
abdomen. Twitches upturned tail.
An uncommon BR of the LCDZ. General body
plumage, wing and crown black. Neck has a “woolly”
appearance. Belly white.
NOTES:
NOTES:
Seen at
17
Storks &
Waders
Storks &
Waders
Seen at
18
Painted Stork
Asian Openbill
A fairly common BR of the LC. White plumage. Black
primaries and tail. Naked head yellowish. Pinkish tinge
on wing coverts.
A very common BR of the LC. Bill with prominent gap
at mid-point. Gray white general plumage. Marshes,
tanks, paddy fields.
NOTES:
NOTES:
Seen at
19
Storks &
Waders
Storks &
Waders
Seen at
20
Black Winged Stilt
Little Ringed Plover
A common BR of the LC. Black back, wings and thin bill.
Rest white. Long red legs.
A common migrant to the LC. Front of head black
with white patch. A single black band encircles the
upperbreast and back.
NOTES:
NOTES:
Seen at
21
HERONS,
PELICANS &
ALLIES
Seen at
22
HERONS,
PELICANS &
ALLIES
Purple Heron
Great Egret
A common BR of the LC. General plumage reddish brown.
Black crown. Roosts in groups.
A common BR of the LC. Completely white,
heavy bill. Neck with ‘S’ shaped kink.
NOTES:
NOTES:
Seen at
23
HERONS,
PELICANS &
ALLIES
Seen at
24
HERONS,
PELICANS &
ALLIES
Black Headed Ibis
Black Crowned Night Heron
A very common BR of the LC. White body and beak,
head, and upper neck black. Most Common in DZ
paddy fields near reservoirs.
A fairly common BR of the mid and LC. Grey above,
lighter below. Black crown and bill. Marshes, mangroves.
NOTES:
NOTES:
Seen at
25
HERONS,
PELICANS &
ALLIES
Seen at
26
HERONS,
PELICANS &
ALLIES
Grey Heron
Indian Pond Heron
A common BR of the LC. Head and neck white, mantle
grey. Individuals defend feeding territories.
A very common BR seen throughout the Island.
Present in most wetlands, especially in paddy fields.
NOTES:
NOTES:
Seen at
27
HERONS,
PELICANS &
ALLIES
Seen at
28
HERONS,
PELICANS &
ALLIES
Intermediate Egret
Little Egret
A common BR of the LC. Completely white. Dark
green to black legs. Bill black with yellow base.
A common BR of the LC. Completely white. Black
bill and legs. An active feeder.
NOTES:
NOTES:
Seen at
29
HERONS,
PELICANS &
ALLIES
Seen at
30
HERONS,
PELICANS &
ALLIES
Cattle Egret
Spot Billed Pelican
A very common BR of the LC. Completely white during
non breeding season. Yellow bill, legs and feet black.
A very common BR of the LCDZ. Dirty white plumage.
Long bill with a large gular pouch extending into the
lower mandible. G/NT.
NOTES:
NOTES:
Seen at
31
HERONS,
PELICANS &
ALLIES
Seen at
32
Birds of
prey
Yellow Bittern
Black Eagle
An uncommon BR of the LCWZ. Slim. Yellow brown
upperparts and buffy underparts. Moves very slowly.
Confined to reed beds.
A rare BR. Completely black. Edge of wings upturned
at the ends during flight. Soars low over tree
canopies. Forests.
NOTES:
NOTES:
Seen at
33
Birds of
prey
Birds of
prey
Seen at
34
Brahminy Kite
Crested Hawk Eagle
A very common BR of the LC. Bright reddish-brown
plumage with white head, neck and breast. Open
country near tanks, coast.
A common BR throughout the Island. Dark-tipped
feathers form distinct vertical crest.Tail banded.
NOTES:
NOTES:
Seen at
35
Birds of
prey
Birds of
prey
Seen at
36
Crested Serpent Eagle
Grey Headed Fish Eagle
A common BR throughout the Island. Dark brown
plumage. Small crest. Soars up during midday,
calling frequently.
An uncommon BR of the LCDZ. Upperparts dark
brown. Head and throat grey. Breast brown. Two
thirds of tail white. Forested waterways. G/NT
NOTES:
NOTES:
Seen at
37
Birds of
prey
Birds of
prey
Seen at
38
Shikra
White Bellied Sea Eagle
A common BR throughout the Island. Present in
a wide range of habitats. Remains perched on
branches and flies down for prey.
A common BR of the LC. White head, underparts,
neck and tail. Rest ashy grey. Sea coast, large
lakes, lagoons.
NOTES:
NOTES:
Seen at
39
PIGEONS
& DOVES
Seen at
40
PIGEONS
& DOVES
Emerald Dove
Spotted Dove
A common BR throughout the Island. Bronze,
metallic green above. Crown/neck tinged with
blue. Flies rapidly.
A very common BR throughout the Island. Blue grey
with pinkish brown tinge. Spotted with white above.
Checker board pattern on neck.
NOTES:
NOTES:
Seen at
41
PIGEONS
& DOVES
Seen at
42
PIGEONS
& DOVES
Orange Breasted Green Pigeon
Green Imperial Pigeon
A common BR of the LC. Yellowish – green
plumage. Pale underparts. Bright orange breast
with purplish band.
A common BR throughout the Island. Metallic green
with bronze sheen. Red eyes and feet. Confined to
upper canopy.
NOTES:
NOTES:
Seen at
43
PIGEONS
& DOVES
Seen at
44
PIGEONS
& DOVES
Pompadour Green Pigeon
Rock Pigeon
Common BR seen throughout the Island except the
hill country. Dark yellowish green plumage and paler
underparts. Yellow wing bar.
A very common BR. Mostly kept as domestic birds.
Blue – grey. Iridescent feathers.
NOTES:
NOTES:
Seen at
45
CUCKOOS &
COUCALS
Seen at
46
CUCKOOS &
COUCALS
Asian Koel
Jacobin Cuckoo
A common BR of the LC. Male – Metallic black, tinged
with blue. Highly vocal from March – June especially in
the mornings.
A common BR of the LC. Crested. Long tailed black
and white bird. Forest, scrub, cultivation.
NOTES:
NOTES:
Seen at
47
CUCKOOS &
COUCALS
Seen at
48
CUCKOOS &
COUCALS
Southern Coucal
Blue Faced Malkoha
A very common BR throughout the Island. Completely
black body with reddish brown wings. Red eyes. Bill
black and slightly hooked.
A common BR of the LC. Grey-black above.
White tipped tail. Very secretive. Flies into canopy,
moves in pairs.
NOTES:
NOTES:
Seen at
49
SWIFTS &
SWALLOWS
OWLS
Seen at
50
Brown Fish Owl
Barn Swallow
A common BR throughout the Island. Small ear tufts.
Legs naked. White patch on throat and foreneck.
Eyes yellow.
Very common migrant seen throughout the Island.
Dark metallic blue above. Deeply forked tail.
NOTES:
NOTES:
Seen at
51
SWIFTS &
SWALLOWS
Seen at
52
KINGFISHERS
Crested Treeswift
Common Kingfisher
Common BR seen throughout the Island. Prominent frontal
crest. Blue grey above. Tail deeply forked. Forests.
A very common BR throughout the Island. Blue back
and rump. Orange brown underparts. Short black tail.
NOTES:
NOTES:
Seen at
53
KINGFISHERS
Seen at
54
KINGFISHERS
White Throated Kingfisher
Stork Billed Kingfisher
A very common BR throughout the Island. Iridescent blue
back. White chin, throat and breast. Dull red bill and feet.
A common BR of the LC. Dull blue upperparts. Bright
blue rump. Chin and throat whitish. Large red bill.
NOTES:
NOTES:
Seen at
55
BEE-EATERS
HOOPOES &
ROLLERS
Seen at
56
BEE-EATERS
HOOPOES &
ROLLERS
Chestnut Headed Bee-Eater
Indian Roller
A common BR throughout the Island. Grass green
plumage. Crown, hindneck and upper back bright
reddish brown.
A common BR of the LC. Brownish red back and breast.
Pale blue abdomen. Rolls in flight during courtship.
NOTES:
NOTES:
Seen at
57
BEE-EATERS
HOOPOES &
ROLLERS
Seen at
58
BEE-EATERS
HOOPOES &
ROLLERS
Little Green Bee-Eater
Blue Tailed Bee-Eater
A fairly common BR of the LC. Grass green plumage.
Reddish brown head. Catches insects in flight.
A very common migrant throughout the Island.
Seen at Ulagalla Resort.
NOTES:
NOTES:
Seen at
59
HORNBILLS
Seen at
60
HORNBILLS
Ceylon Grey Hornbill
Malabar Pied Hornbill
A common BR throughout the Island. Endemic species.
A common BR throughout the Island. Upperparts and
beak black. Long tail and white outer feathers. Scrub
jungle and tall trees. N&G/NT.
NOTES:
NOTES:
Seen at
61
WOODPECKERS
& BARBETS
WOODPECKERS
& BARBETS
Seen at
62
Brown Headed Barbet
Black Rumped Flameback
A common BR throughout the Island. Grass green
plumage with white streaks. Bill large and orangish
brown. Forest, home gardens.
Common BR seen throughout the Island except the
North. Head with crest. Red above.
NOTES:
NOTES:
Seen at
63
WOODPECKERS
& BARBETS
Seen at
64
PITTAS
Crimson Fronted Barbet
India Pitta
Endemic. Common BR seen throughout the Island.
Grass green plumage. Red forehead and small breast
patch. Blue on side of neck.
Common migrant throughout the Island. Very colourful
small bird. Upper back greenish becoming bluish
towards rump.
NOTES:
NOTES:
Seen at
65
SHRIKES &
DRONGOS
Seen at
66
SHRIKES &
DRONGOS
Black Drongo
Phillipine Shrike
Common BR of the LCDZ. Dull black plumage. Slender
build. Tail forked. No crest on forehead.
Uncommon migrant seen throughout the Island. Heavy,
black hooked beak. Head relatively large. Black mask.
NOTES:
NOTES:
Seen at
67
SHRIKES &
DRONGOS
Seen at
68
MAGPIES
& CROWS
White Bellied Drongo
House Crow
Very common BR seen throughout the Island. General
plumage black. Forked tail. Belly to vent white.
Very common BR seen throughout the Island. Plumage
black with grey color and upper breast.
NOTES:
NOTES:
Seen at
69
BULBULS &
BABBLERS
BULBULS &
BABBLERS
Seen at
70
Red Vented Bulbul
White Browed Bulbul
Very common BR seen throughout the Island. Dark
brown plumage. Black head with crest. Red vent
Common BR seen throughout the Island. Grey brown
above. Yellowish vent area. Prefers dry habitats.
NOTES:
NOTES:
Seen at
71
WHITE-EYES
MINIVETS &
LEAFBIRDS
BULBULS &
BABBLERS
Seen at
72
Yellow Billed Babbler
Black Headed Cuckooshrike
Very common BR seen throughout the Island. Entire
plumage sandy grey brown. Pale yellow bill and legs
Uncommon BR seen throughout the Island. Black head,
throat and breast. Forest, scrub.
NOTES:
NOTES:
Seen at
73
WHITE-EYES
MINIVETS &
LEAFBIRDS
Seen at
74
WHITE-EYES
MINIVETS &
LEAFBIRDS
Ceylon Woodshrike
Jerdon’s Leafbird
Endemic. Common BR seen in the LCDZ and lower HC.
Upper plumage grey. Underparts whitish. Black mask.
Bill and feet black.
Common BR seen throughout the Island. Light green
plumage. Yellow forehead. Forest, wooded areas,
gardens
NOTES:
NOTES:
Seen at
75
WHITE-EYES
MINIVETS &
LEAFBIRDS
Seen at
76
WHITE-EYES
MINIVETS &
LEAFBIRDS
Orange Minivet
Small Minivet
Fairly common BR seen throughout the Island. Male
has head and upper back black. Rest is vermillion.
Favours tall canopy.
Common BR seen throughout the Island. Male
has head and upperback black. Wings vermillion.
Female has yellow underparts.
NOTES:
NOTES:
Seen at
77
WHITE-EYES
MINIVETS &
LEAFBIRDS
Seen at
78
WHITE-EYES
MINIVETS &
LEAFBIRDS
Black Hooded Oriole
Common Iora
Very common BR seen throughout the Island. General
plumage yellow, head and parts of wing black.
Very common BR seen throughout the Island. Black
above, yellow below. Red eyes, black feet. Forest,
wooded areas.
NOTES:
NOTES:
Seen at
79
STARLINGS
& MYNAS
Seen at
80
THRUSHES
Common Myna
Orange Headed Thrush
Very common BR seen throughout the Island.
Dark brown body plumage. White undertail. Urban,
home gardens.
Rare migrant to the south, central and western
regions. Head and underparts orange rufous. Forest
undergrowth in damp conditions.
NOTES:
NOTES:
Seen at
81
THRUSHES
Seen at
82
THRUSHES
Indian Robin
Oriental Magpie Robin
Uncommon migrant. Most seen in the WZ and HC.
Dark blue above. Bright orange brown below. Belly and
vent regions white.
Very common BR seen throughout the Island. Black and
white plumage. Glossy black head. Closest to human
habitation.
NOTES:
NOTES:
Seen at
83
FLOWER
PECKERS &
SUNBIRDS
THRUSHES
Seen at
84
White Rumped Shama
Purple Rumped Sunbird
Common BR in the LC and Lower HC. Glossy black
head, back and tail. White rump. Lower breast and
belly reddish brown.
Very common BR seen throughout the Island.
Downcurved bill. Metallic purple rump and throat.
Iridescent green crown.
NOTES:
NOTES:
Seen at
85
SPARROWS,
MUNIAS &
WEAVERS
SPARROWS,
MUNIAS &
WEAVERS
Seen at
86
Baya Weaver
House Sparrow
A common BR seen throughout the Island. Yellow
crown and breast. Pendulous nest. Reed beds, paddy
fields. N/NT
Common BR seen throughout the Island. Bill short, grey to
black. Brown upper plumage with black streaks. Black bib.
NOTES:
NOTES:
Seen at
87
SPARROWS,
MUNIAS &
WEAVERS
SPARROWS,
MUNIAS &
WEAVERS
Seen at
88
Scaly Breasted Munia
Tricoloured Munia
Very common BR seen throughout the Island.
Brown with pale shaft streaks. Rump barred with
white. Bill black.
Very common BR seen throughout the Island. Black head.
Reddish brown upperparts. Rest white. Bill bluish black.
NOTES:
NOTES:
Seen at
89
SPARROWS,
MUNIAS &
WEAVERS
Seen at
90
WAGTAILS &
PIPITS
White Rumped Munia
Paddyfield Pipit
Very common BR seen throughout the Island. Black
head, tail and breast. White rump. Tail pointed. Bill bluish.
Generally found in pairs.
Very common BR seen throughout the Island. Stance
usually horizontal. Open country.
NOTES:
NOTES:
Seen at
91
WARBLERS
Seen at
92
WARBLERS
Ashy Prinia
Plain Prinia
A common BR seen throughout the Island. Grey head,
neck and back. Wing reddish brown. Grassland & scrub.
Very common BR seen throughout the Island. Brown
above, buffish white below. Flesh coloured legs.
Grassland, paddy fields, scrub.
NOTES:
NOTES:
Seen at
93
WARBLERS
Seen at
94
RAILS & ALLIES
Common Tailor Bird
Pheasant Tailed Jacana
Very common BR seen throughout the Island. Brownish
green above. Head reddish brown. Commonly resides
close to human habitation.
A common BR of the LC. Long blackish brown tail.
Head and neck white. Nape yellow with black border.
NOTES:
NOTES:
Seen at
95
RAILS & ALLIES
Seen at
96
FLYCATCHERS
Purple Swamphen
Asian paradise flycatcher
A very common BR of the LC marshes. Blue to purplishblue plumage. Bright red bill, legs and head shield.
A common BR. Orange brown above, glossy black crest.
Has both an orange and white phase. Male has long tail.
NOTES:
NOTES:
Seen at
97
bird LIST
Ashy Prinia
Asian Koel
Asian Openbill
Asian Paradise
Flycatcher
Intermediate Egret
Brahminy Kite
Crested Serpent
Eagle
Crested Treeswift
Emerald Dove
Barn Swallow
Cattle Egret
Great Cormorant
Baya Weaver
Ceylon Grey Hornbill
Great Egret
Night Heron
Black Drongo
Ceylon Jungle Fowl
Ceylon Crimson
Fronted Barbet
Black Eagle
Ceylon Woodshrike
Black Headed
Chestnut Headed
Cuckooshrike
Black Headed Ibis
Black Hooded Oriole
Black Rumped
Flameback
Black Winged Stilt
Blue Faced Malkoha
Southern Coucal
Jacobin Cuckoo
Crested Hawk Eagle
Brown Headed
Small Pratincole
Paddyfield Pipit
Blue Tailed Bee-Eater
Brown Fish Owl
Oriental Magpie
Robin
Barbet
Black Crowned
98
Indian Roller
Green Imperial
Pigeon
Grey Headed Fish
Eagle
Grey Heron
Bee-Eater
House Crow
Common Iora
House Sparrow
Common Kingfisher
Indian Peafowl
Common Myna
India Pitta
Common Tailor Bird
Indian Pond Heron
Cotton Pygmy Goose
Indian Robin
Spot Billed Pelican
Painted Stork
Jerdon’s Leafbird
Spotted Dove
Pheasant Tailed
Lesser Whistling
Jacana
Stork Billed Kingfisher
Phillipine Shrike
Tricoloured Munia
Plain Prinia
White Bellied Drongo
Duck
Little Cormorant
Little Egret
Pompadour
White Bellied Sea
Little Grebe
Green Pigeon
Eagle
Little Green
Purple Heron
White Breasted
Bee-Eater
Waterhen
Purple Rumped
Little Ringed
Sunbird
Plover
White Browed
Bulbul
Purple Swamphen
Malabar Pied
White Rumped Munia
Hornbill
Red Vented Bulbul
Orange Breasted
Red Wattled
Green Pigeon
Lapwing
Orange Headed
Rock Pigeon
Kingfisher
White Rumped
Shama
White Throated
Thrush
Scaly Breasted
Woolly Necked
Orange Minivet
Munia
Stork
Oriental Darter
Shikra
Yellow Billed Babbler
Small Minivet
Yellow Bittern
99
INDEX
Indian Roller P. 57
Intermediate Egret P. 28
Crested Hawk Eagle P. 35
Asian Koel P. 46
Brahminy Kite P. 34
Crested Serpent P. 36
Asian Openbill P. 19
Brown Fish Owl P. 50
Asian Paradise P. 97
Brown Headed P. 62
Barbet
Cattle Egret P. 30
Eagle
Crested Treeswift P. 52
Emerald Dove P. 40
Great Cormorant P. 11
Baya Weaver P. 86
Ceylon Grey Hornbill P. 60
Great Egret P. 23
Black Crowned P. 23
Ceylon Jungle Fowl P. 06
Green Imperial P. 43
Night Heron
Black Drongo P. 66
Black Eagle P. 33
Black Headed P. 73
Cuckooshrike
Black Headed Ibis P. 24
Southern Coucal P. 48
Paddyfield Pipit P. 91
Blue Tailed Bee-Eater P. 59
Barn Swallow P. 51
Small Pratincole P. 15
Robin
Ashy Prinia P. 92
Flycatcher
Oriental Magpie P. 83
Ceylon Crimson P. 64
Fronted Barbet
Ceylon Woodshrike P. 74
Chestnut Headed P. 56
Pigeon
Grey Headed Fish P. 37
Eagle
Grey Heron P. 26
Bee-Eater
House Crow P. 69
Common Iora P. 79
House Sparrow P. 87
Jacobin Cuckoo P. 47
Spot Billed Pelican P. 31
Painted Stork P. 18
Jerdon’s Leafbird P. 75
Spotted Dove P. 41
Pheasant Tailed P. 95
Lesser Whistling P. 10
Jacana
Stork Billed Kingfisher P. 55
Phillipine Shrike P. 67
Tricoloured Munia P. 89
Plain Prinia P. 93
White Bellied Drongo P. 68
Duck
Little Cormorant P. 12
Little Egret P. 29
Pompadour P. 44
White Bellied Sea P. 39
Little Grebe P. 09
Green Pigeon
Eagle
Little Green P. 58
Purple Heron P. 22
White Breasted P. 16
Bee-Eater
Waterhen
Purple Rumped P. 85
Little Ringed P. 21
Sunbird
Plover
White Browed P. 71
Bulbul
Purple Swamphen P. 96
Malabar Pied P. 61
White Rumped Munia P. 90
Hornbill
Red Vented Bulbul P. 70
Orange Breasted P. 42
Red Wattled P. 14
Green Pigeon
Lapwing
Orange Headed P. 81
Rock Pigeon P. 45
White Rumped P. 84
Shama
White Throated P. 54
Kingfisher
Black Hooded Oriole P. 78
Common Kingfisher P. 53
Indian Peafowl P. 07
Black Rumped P. 63
India Pitta P. 65
Scaly Breasted P. 88
Woolly Necked P. 17
Common Myna P. 80
Orange Minivet P. 76
Munia
Stork
Common Tailor Bird P. 94
Indian Pond Heron P. 27
Oriental Darter P. 13
Shikra P. 38
Yellow Billed Babbler P. 72
Cotton Pygmy Goose P. 08
Indian Robin P. 82
Small Minivet P. 77
Yellow Bittern P. 32
Flameback
Black Winged Stilt P. 20
Blue Faced Malkoha P. 49
100
Thrush
101
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