09/07/2026
Sri Lanka Whistling Thrush, also known as the Arrenga, is one of Sri Lanka’s most legendary endemic birds.
Hidden within the misty cloud forests of Horton Plains, this elusive blue songster is often heard long before it is seen.
For birdwatchers, spotting the Sri Lanka Whistling Thrush is more than a sighting. It is one of the island’s most rewarding wildlife encounters.
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📸: Chandika Jayaratne