Field notes

Birds

Ashy headed laughingthrush
A shy, threatened endemic of the dense understorey.
Serendib scops owl
Only described to science in 2004, this tiny owl is a prize for any visiting birder.
Scaly thrush
A secretive thrush of the shaded forest floor, best found at first light.
Sri lanka frogmouth
Perfectly camouflaged pairs roost by day in the undergrowth; guides know where to look.
Spot winged thrush
A beautiful songster whose dawn chorus fills the forest.
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