Kitulgala
- Wildlife Destinations
- December 15, 2023
Kitulgala – Kelani Valley Forest Reserve, a secondary rainforest with a diverse bird species mix akin to Sinharaja, is a must-visit for bird enthusiasts. It safeguards the watershed of the Kelani River and is a thrilling hub for white-water rafting. The breathtaking scenery, famously featured in the Oscar-winning classic ‘The Bridge over the River Kwai’ by David Lean, further adds to the allure of this rainforest retreat.
Possible Highlights
Sri Lanka Spurfowl, Sri Lanka Junglefowl, Sri Lanka Green-Pigeon, Black Eagle, Rufous-bellied Eagle, Sri Lanka Bay-Owl, Serendib Scops-Owl, Spot-bellied Eagle-Owl, Chestnut-backed Owlet, Sri Lanka Frogmouth, Indian Swiftlet, Sri Lanka Swallow, Green-billed Coucal, Red-faced Malkoha, Banded Bay Cuckoo, Layard’s Parakeet, Sri Lanka Hanging Parrot, Malabar Trogon, Black-backed Dwarf Kingfisher, Sri Lanka Grey Hornbill, Crimson-fronted Barbet, Yellow-fronted Barbet, Crimson-backed Flameback, Lesser Yellownape, Sri Lanka Blue-Magpie, Tickell’s Blue Flycatcher, Indian Paradise-Flycatcher, Golden-fronted Leafbird, Orange Minivet, Indian Pitta, Spot-winged Thrush, Brown-capped Babbler, Orange-billed Babbler, Black-capped Bulbul, Sri Lanka Scimitar-Babbler, White-throated Flowerpecker, Black-throated Munia, Sri Lanka Myna, White-faced Starling, Sri Lanka Drongo Purple-faced Leaf Monkey, Grizzled Indian Squirrel, Layard’s Striped Squirrel
Lunugamvehera National Park
Minneriya and Kaudulla National Parks
Anawilundawa Sanctuary
