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A note on neck Feathering in Stilts.
A distinguishing feature between the nominate Stilt and the Australian species is differences in lengths of the hindneck feathers. This study examines the neck feathering of both the nominate and Australian species. [More......]
The Rufous-necked Stint (Calidris ruficollis) in Sri Lanka
This gives an account of the first Rufous-necked Stint recorded in Sri Lanka. The bird, which was in breeding plumage, was sighted in the Bundala salt-pans. [More......]
Waterbird study in Malala Lewaya (Sri Lanka)
| The paper present findings on the waterbird populations in Malala Lewaya (lagoon) in the Bundala National Park which is a Ramsar site. |
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Identity of the Home Ranges of Brown Skuas Catharacta Antarctica lonnbergi (AVES: STERCORARIIDAE) Collected in the Northern Indian Ocean
Tarsus lengths of Brown Skuas are reliable guides to their home ranges. Tarsi of specimens from Sri Lanka and India suggested that their home ranges were from the sub-Antarctic islands and New Zealand. [More......]
Shearwater Migration off the coast of Sri Lanka
Shearwaters were observed migrating southwards off the western coast of Sri Lanka. On the basis of their morphology the birds were identified as Flesh-footed Shearwaters. [More......]
Identity of Skuas Catharacta in Sri lanka
Specimens of Large Skuas from Sri Lanka are deposited in the Colombo Museum. One had been identified as a South Polar Skua and others as Antarctic Skuas. Reexamination of the specimens showed that all are Brown Skuas. [More......]
Observations on the mass migration of Bridled Terns Sterna anaethetus off the coast of Colombo.
An annual mass migration of Bridled Terns (a species of seabird) has been observed off the western coast of Sri Lanka. This paper describes the migration as observed from land during the years 1981-1984. [More......]
Birds Of Sinharaja
| Sri Lanka's bio-diversity is one of the richest in the Asian region. This book describes the all birds recorded, at the Sinharaja National Heritage Wilderness Area which has one of the highest Avifaunal diversities.............. |  |
BirdLife in Asia # 26
The Quarterly Newsletter 26BirdLife Asia division latest news letter is now for you to download. In this issue Saving Protected Areas; Do we have enough or too much? Dr. Marco Lambertini Appointed as the New CEO of BirdLife International New Exective Committee Members in Asia ............. |
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Pictorial Pocket Guide 1
COMMON, ENDEMIC & THREATENED BIRDS in Sri LankaSri Lanka’s bio-diversity is one of the richest in the Asian region. This book describes almost all common birds together with endemic andthreatened bird recorded in the island, which has one of the highest Avifaunal diversities. The pocket guide aims to provide a rapid, reliable and |
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