Endemic Birds Species in Sri Lanka
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...