Field notes

Owls & nightbirds

Chestnut backed owlet
A small owl that hunts by day as well as by night, often found close to the lodge.
Serendib scops owl
Only described to science in 2004, this tiny owl is a prize for any visiting birder.
Sri lanka frogmouth
Perfectly camouflaged pairs roost by day in the undergrowth; guides know where to look.
Spot bellied eagle owl
A huge forest owl, linked in Sri Lankan folklore to the eerie call of the “devil bird”.
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