Sinharaja Collection

Sri Lanka blue magpie
Milan Zygmunt

Ceylon Junglefowl (Gallus lafayetii) adult male, standing on bare ground, Sinharaja Forest N. P. Sri Lanka, december
Ceylon Junglefowl (Gallus lafayetii) adult male, standing on bare ground, Sinharaja Forest N.P. Sri Lanka, december

Miraculous Distilling Plant (Nepenthes distillatoria) two pitfall traps formed from modified leaves, growing in lowland rainforest, Sinharaja Forest Reserve, Sri Lanka, January

Giant Wood Spider (Nephila maculata) adult female, on web in lowland rainforest, Sinaraja Forest Reserve, Sri Lanka, January

Purple-faced Langur (Trachypithecus vetulus) adult, sitting on branch in lowland rainforest, Siharaja Forest Reserve, Sri Lanka, January

Emerald Dove (Chalcophaps indica indica) adult, perched on branch in lowland rainforest, Sinharaja Forest Reserve, Sri Lanka, January

Square-tailed Bulbul (Hypsipetes ganeesa humii) adult, perched on twig in lowland rainforest, Sinharaja Forest Reserve, Sri Lanka, February

Asian Paradise-flycatcher (Terpsiphone paradisi paradisi) adult male, perched on twig in lowland rainforest, Sinharaja Forest Reserve, Sri Lanka, January

Ceylon Junglefowl (Gallus lafayetii) adult male, foraging on ground in lowland rainforest, Sinharaja Forest Reserve, Sri Lanka, January

Asian Brown Flycatcher (Muscicapa dauurica) adult, perched on twig in lowland rainforest, Sinharaja Forest Reserve, Sri Lanka, February

Ceylon Junglefowl (Gallus lafayetii) adult female, clinging to branch in lowland rainforest, Sinharaja Forest Reserve, Sri Lanka, January

Red-vented Bulbul (Pycnonotus cafer cafer) adult, perched on branch in lowland rainforest, Siharaja Forest Reserve, Sri Lanka, January

Yellow-billed Babbler (Turdoides affinis taprobanus) endemic race, immature, feeding at birdtable in lowland rainforest, Sinharaja Forest Reserve, Sri Lanka, January

Lush vegetation overhanging stream in primary lowland rainforest habitat, Sinharaja Forest Reserve, Sri Lanka, February

Auchenorrhynchan bug, true bug
An example of an auchenorrhynchan bug or true bug from the Sinharaja rainforest, Sri Lanka

Sri Lankan Green Pit Viper (Trimeresurus trigonocephalus) adult, on low branch, Sinharaja Forest, Sri Lanka, december

Brown-patched Kangaroo Lizard (Otocryptis wiegmanni) adult, resting on branch in rainforest, Sinharaja Forest N. P
Brown-patched Kangaroo Lizard (Otocryptis wiegmanni) adult, resting on branch in rainforest, Sinharaja Forest N.P. Sri Lanka, february

Spot-winged Thrush (Zoothera spiloptera) adult male, singing, perched on twig, Sinharaja Forest N. P
Spot-winged Thrush (Zoothera spiloptera) adult male, singing, perched on twig, Sinharaja Forest N.P. Sri Lanka, december

Sri Lanka Frogmouth (Batrachostomus moniliger) adult pair, perched at daytime roost, Sinharaja Forest N. P
Sri Lanka Frogmouth (Batrachostomus moniliger) adult pair, perched at daytime roost, Sinharaja Forest N.P. Sri Lanka, december

Red-faced Malkoha (Phaenicophaeus pyrrhocephalus) adult male, perched in tree, Sinharaja Forest N. P
Red-faced Malkoha (Phaenicophaeus pyrrhocephalus) adult male, perched in tree, Sinharaja Forest N.P. Sri Lanka, december

Chestnut-backed Owlet (Glaucidium castanonotum) adult, calling, perched on branch, Sinharaja Forest N. P
Chestnut-backed Owlet (Glaucidium castanonotum) adult, calling, perched on branch, Sinharaja Forest N.P. Sri Lanka, december

Ceylon Scimitar-babbler (Pomatorhinus melanurus) adult, perched on branch, Sinharaja Forest N. P. Sri Lanka, december
Ceylon Scimitar-babbler (Pomatorhinus melanurus) adult, perched on branch, Sinharaja Forest N.P. Sri Lanka, december

Ceylon Crested Drongo (Dicrurus lophorhinus) adult, perched on stem, Sinharaja Forest N. P. Sri Lanka, december
Ceylon Crested Drongo (Dicrurus lophorhinus) adult, perched on stem, Sinharaja Forest N.P. Sri Lanka, december

Malabar Trogon (Harpactes fasciatus) adult female, perched on branch, Sinharaja Forest N. P. Sri Lanka, december
Malabar Trogon (Harpactes fasciatus) adult female, perched on branch, Sinharaja Forest N.P. Sri Lanka, december

Ashy-headed Laughingthrush (Garrulax cinereifrons) adult pair, mutual preening, perched on branch, Sinharaja Forest N.P. Sri Lanka, december

Yellow-fronted Barbet (Megalaima flavifrons) adult, perched on branch in rainfall, Sinharaja Forest, Sri Lanka, december

Black Eagle (Ictinaetus malayensis) sub-adult, calling, in flight, Sinharaja Forest N. P. Sri Lanka, december
Black Eagle (Ictinaetus malayensis) sub-adult, calling, in flight, Sinharaja Forest N.P. Sri Lanka, december

Brown-breasted Flycatcher (Muscicapa muttui) adult, perched on twig, Sinharaja Forest N. P. Sri Lanka, december
Brown-breasted Flycatcher (Muscicapa muttui) adult, perched on twig, Sinharaja Forest N.P. Sri Lanka, december

Ceylon Junglefowl (Gallus lafayetii) adult female, scratching in dirt for food, Sinharaja Forest N. P
Ceylon Junglefowl (Gallus lafayetii) adult female, scratching in dirt for food, Sinharaja Forest N.P. Sri Lanka, december

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Sinharaja, a mesmerizing paradise nestled in Sri Lanka, is home to an enchanting array of wildlife. In this lush rainforest, the vibrant colors and melodious songs of its inhabitants create a symphony of nature's wonders. As you wander through Sinharaja Forest National Park in December, your eyes are drawn to the striking Sri Lanka blue magpie. With its azure plumage contrasting against the green foliage, it flits gracefully from tree to tree. Amidst the dense vegetation, you come across an adult male Ceylon Junglefowl standing proudly on bare ground. Its resplendent feathers shimmer in the sunlight as it displays its regal beauty. Venturing deeper into Sinharaja's heartland, you stumble upon two pitfall traps formed by modified leaves - nature's ingenious design showcased by the miraculous distilling plant. These carnivorous plants lure unsuspecting prey with their deceptive allure. A Red-vented Bulbul catches your attention as it perches on a branch amidst lowland rainforest. Its cheerful chirps resonate through the air, adding melody to this natural haven. The Spot-winged Thrush steals your breath away with its captivating song. Perched delicately on a twig, it serenades all who listen within Sinharaja Forest National Park. You marvel at another pitfall trap created by Nepenthes distillatoria – truly nature's masterpiece. This botanical wonder entices insects into its clutches before extracting vital nutrients for survival. Intricate webs woven by Giant Wood Spiders adorn the lowland rainforest canopy. The sight of an adult female Nephila maculata suspended gracefully captures both awe and admiration for these skilled weavers. A Purple-faced Langur sits majestically on a branch nearby; its wise gaze reflects eons of evolution within this pristine ecosystem, and is a testament to Sinharaja's role as a sanctuary for diverse primate species.