Sri Lanka is a birdwatcher’s paradise of global renown, home to 34 endemic bird species found nowhere else on Earth alongside hundreds of resident and migratory species that make the island’s forests, wetlands and highlands an endlessly rewarding destination for birding enthusiasts. Sinharaja Forest Reserve is the crown jewel, a UNESCO-listed rainforest where mixed feeding flocks led by the Sri Lankan blue magpie can be followed through the understorey in encounters of intimacy and colour. Victoria Park in Nuwara Eliya draws Indian pitta, Kashmir flycatcher and Indian blue robin during the inter-monsoon migration, while Bundala National Park is a Ramsar-listed wetland hosting flamingos, painted storks and hundreds of shorebird species. Our specialist birding tours are led by experienced naturalists who know the best sites, timing and techniques to deliver outstanding sightings and a deep appreciation of the island’s avian wonders.
