General The Violet Turaco, also known as the Violaceous Plantain Eater is a large Turaco from the African otidimorphae family. These distinctive birds are shy and frequently difficult to spot in the canopy. Turacos are social birds that travel in small groups of ten to twelve birds. Although they can’t fly very high, they …
Scarlet Macaw (Ara macao) General The Scarlet Macaw is a sizable red, yellow, and blue Neotropical parrot that is a part of the Macaw family. It is Honduras’ national bird. Due to its eye-catching plumage, the Scarlet Macaw, like its relative Blue and Yellow Macaw, is a well-liked bird in aviculture. Distribution and habitat It …
Scarlet Ibis (Eudocimus ruber) General They can be identified as a close relative to the Spoonbills. Eudocimus ruber is a highly communal species. It is outgoing both during nesting and when hunting for food. Distribution and habitat They are found in northern South America, dispersing from Venezuela to Eastern Brazil. It usually migrates between different coastal …
Scaly Breasted Munia (Lonchura punctulata) General The Scaly-breasted Munia also known as the Nutmeg Mannikin or Spice Finch in the pet trade is a sparrow-sized Estrildid Finch native to tropical Asia. Carl Linnaeus formally described and named this species of the genus Lonchura in 1758. Distribution and habitat Scaly Breasted Munia is found in many …
Red Breasted Parakeet (Psittacula alexandri) General The Red-breasted Parakeet is a beautiful and playful bird with a distinctive appearance and lively personality. They are sure to be popular, in addition to any birdwatching or pet enthusiast’s list, and their presence in the wild offers a unique opportunity to observe and enjoy this fascinating species. Distribution …
Rose Cockatoo (Eolophus roseicapilla) General Rose Cockatoo is also known as Galah or Pink and Grey Cockatoo. This is the only species within the genus Eolophus of the Cockatoo family. They are highly sociable birds often seen in huge flocks. These species are important for seed dispersal which provides great importance for the …
Red Vented Bulbul (Pycnonotus cafer) General Red-vented Bulbul is, outgoing bird distinguished by a commanding reddish patch below the root of the tail. It is aggressive and chases off other bird species and may also help to spread the seeds of other invasive species. It is an agricultural pest, destroying fruit, flowers, beans, tomatoes, and peas. Distribution and habitat …
රහසේ මටම කොදුරා සිත කියනකොට… තනිකම සොඳුරු හැගුමක් බව විටින් විට… තැති ගත් නමුදු මොහොතක් හිත නිමේෂෙක… ඇබ්බැහියක් ද තනිකම සුව දැනෙනකොට… Written By:- W.M.G.N Madhubhashini
Budgerigar (Melopsittacus undulatus) General The Budgerigar, or Melopsittacus undulatus, is also known as the Common Parakeet or Shell Parakeet. They are naturally found throughout Australia except for coastal regions in the extreme east and far southwest. The average lifespan of this bird is 5-8 years. Distribution and habitat Budgerigars live primarily in the interior of …
Brown Wood Owl (Strix leptogrammica) General The Brown Wood Owl is a shy, nocturnal bird and it roosts during the daytime in a dark, densely foliaged, often rather lofty tree. They are vocal on moonlit nights. The brown wood owl is a medium-sized owl with warm brown plumage and has no ear tufts. Distribution and …
