Sinharaja Rainforest
- Wildlife Destinations
- December 15, 2023
Situated in southwest Sri Lanka, Sinharaja stands as the country’s final bastion of primary tropical rainforest. Over 60% of the trees within this pristine expanse are endemic, with many classified as rare. The region is teeming with endemic wildlife, particularly birds. Additionally, the reserve harbors over 50% of Sri Lanka’s endemic mammal and butterfly species, along with a diverse array of insects, reptiles, and rare amphibians. Recognized as an International Man and Biosphere Reserve in 1978, Sinharaja Rainforest earned further acclaim, attaining UNESCO World Heritage status in 1988.
Possible Highlights
Sri Lanka Spurfowl, Sri Lanka Junglefowl, Sri Lanka Green-Pigeon, Black Eagle, Sri Lanka Bay-Owl, Serendib Scops-Owl, Spot-bellied Eagle-Owl, Chestnut-backed Owlet, Sri Lanka Frogmouth, Sri Lanka Swallow, Green-billed Coucal, Red-faced Malkoha, Banded Bay Cuckoo, Layard’s Parakeet, Sri Lanka Hanging Parrot, Malabar Trogon, Sri Lanka Grey Hornbill, Crimson-fronted Barbet, Yellow-fronted Barbet, Crimson-backed Flameback, Lesser Yellownape, Sri Lanka Blue-Magpie, Indian Paradise-Flycatcher, Golden-fronted Leafbird, Orange Minivet, Sri Lanka Thrush, Spot-winged Thrush, Brown-capped Babbler, Black-capped Bulbul, Ashy-headed Laughingthrush, Orange-billed Babbler, 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
