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Endemic Birds Species in Sri Lanka

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Yellow-eared Bulbul (Pycnonotus penicillatus) Appearance & characteristics- Yellow-eared Bulbul is a rather shy bird.    Feeding system- They love to have fruits and when the trees are fruiting, they gather fruits in large numbers.    Habitats- It prefers mid-canopy and low bushes but moves high up where the trees are fruiting.   Breeding Season- They breed almost throughout the year with two seasons in March to May and August to October.    Nest- They build a nest which is about 10 -15 ft and it is shaped like an open cup. The nest is built with green moss and it is a thick nest. Yellow-fronted Barbet (Magalaima flavifrons) Appearance and Characteristics- Yellow fronted Barbet is a lovely bird species and they generally obey abode in the top of canopy. Its most characteristic trait is its call, which peaks during the breeding season. The birds start calling during the breeding season. They start calling during the e...

Sri lanka Overview

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Sri Lanka is an island country located in South Asia. It is a world famous tourist destination due to its beautiful forests, beaches and landscapes, in addition to its rich cultural heritage. The country is well known for the many natural resources it produces; such as tea, rubber, coconuts, coffee and cinnamon mainly. Most of the cuisine of Sri Lanka contains boiled or steamed rice served with curry. Many Sri Lankan dishes are famous among the hottest food of the world based on the amount of chili used. Coconut milk take an initial place in many Sri Lankan dishes and gives unique flavor. Many people who are living in coastal regions are very good in preparing sea food. Coffee and tea are among the popular beverages consumed in Sri Lank The climate of the country is tropical. The tropical climate allows many varieties of flowering acacias and valuable species of trees, such as ironwood, satinwood, ebony, and mahogany to flourish. In the wet zone is a tropical evergreen forest, ...