Welcome to Sri Lanka's Bird Paradise! Our island nation is a haven for birdwatchers with over 500 species, including 33 endemic birds. From the misty highlands to coastal wetlands, experience the rich biodiversity that makes Sri Lanka a birdwatching destination like no other.
Anawilundawa Wetland Sanctuary
Ramsar wetland with migratory birds and rich biodiversity.
Bellanwila—Attidiya Bird Sanctuary
Urban wetland habitat with resident and visiting birdlife.
Bundala National Park
Famous sanctuary for migratory birds and coastal wetlands.
Chilaw Sand Spits Sanctuary
Coastal sandspits attracting shorebirds and waterbirds.
Gal Oya National Park
Reservoir ecosystem with forest birds and wetland species.
Horton Plains National Park
Highland grassland and cloud forest bird habitat.
Ingiriya Forest Reserve
Low-country forest zone with diverse endemic species.
Kalametiya Bird Sanctuary
Coastal lagoon sanctuary popular with seasonal birds.
Kanneliya—Dediyagala—Nakiyadeniya Forest Reserve (KDN)
Rainforest reserve known for mixed-species bird flocks.
Kitulgala Forest Reserve
Rainforest corridor with excellent birdwatching trails.
Knuckles Mountain Range
Mountain forest range with rare and endemic birdlife.
Kumana National Park
Important nesting and breeding ground for waterbirds.
Mannar Bird Sanctuary
Dry coastal zone with migratory flocks and waders.
Minneriya National Park
Tank ecosystem with birds around grassland and water edges.
Mithirigala Forest Reserve
Forest patch supporting woodland birds and raptors.
Muthurajawela Wetland Sanctuary
Biodiversity-rich wetland near Colombo with diverse bird species.
Salgala Forest Reserve
Forested landscape with quiet birdwatching spots.
Sinharaja Forest Reserve
Rainforest habitat with high endemic bird concentration.
Talangama Wetland Bird Sanctuary
Urban marshland well known for waterbirds and herons.
Udawattekele Sanctuary
Historic forest reserve with rich canopy bird activity.
Victoria Dam and Victoria—Rantembe Sanctuary
Wet-zone bird habitats around water and woodland edges.
Wasgamuwa National Park
Dry-zone park with grassland birds and forest species.
Wilpattu National Park
Natural lakes and scrub jungle hosting diverse birdlife.