Ceylon Space Holidays

17/05/2026

Safari experience in Sri Lanka 🇱🇰


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17/05/2026

13/05/2026

Sri Lanka Hill-myna
Gracula ptilogenys

The Sri Lanka Hill-myna is an endemic bird of Sri Lanka with a glossy black body and a slightly chunkier appearance than the Southern Hill-myna. It can be identified by its single pair of wattles on the nape, black-based orange bill, and pale greyish eyes. A clear white wing-bar can also be seen on the wings.

Habitat:
This bird is mainly found in tree canopies.

Distribution:
The Sri Lanka Hill-myna lives in large, good-quality wet-zone forests, from the lowlands up to the higher hills. Sinharaja and Kithulgala are good places to see this uncommon endemic bird.

Voice:
Its calls include sharp, whistled “yowp” and “yeep” sounds, mixed with nasal wheezing notes.

Status:
UE – Uncommon Endemic. This means the Sri Lanka Hill-myna is found naturally only in Sri Lanka, but it is not commonly seen everywhere. It is also classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List, showing the importance of protecting its wet-zone forest habitats.

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09/05/2026

Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage - Sri Lanka 🇱🇰

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05/05/2026

Bird of the week - 2
Sri Lanka Crested Drongo (Dicrurus lophorhinus)

The Sri Lanka Crested Drongo is an endemic forest bird with a distinctive forehead crest and a deeply forked tail, with the tail lobes facing outwards. The crest looks like a small tuft on the forehead, but it is usually clear only when seen at close range.

Its tail normally does not have rackets, but it can sometimes be confused with certain Greater Racket-tailed Drongos when the tail shafts are bare.

Habitat:
This bird is found in good-quality wet lowland forests. It still survives in rainforest pockets such as Bodhinagala.

Distribution:
It is restricted to wet-zone forests from the lowlands up to mid-elevation areas.

Voice:
The Sri Lanka Crested Drongo has a beautiful range of bell-like calls. It may continue calling for a fairly long time and is also an excellent mimic.

Status:
UE – Uncommon Endemic. This means the Sri Lanka Crested Drongo is found naturally only in Sri Lanka, but it is not a commonly seen species everywhere. It is mainly linked to good-quality wet-zone forest habitats, so protecting rainforest areas is important for its survival.

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01/05/2026

Sunset in Sri Lanka 🌅🏖️

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28/04/2026

Bird of the Week - 1
Sri Lanka Blue Magpie (Urocissa ornata)

The Sri Lanka Blue Magpie is one of the most beautiful and unmistakable endemic birds of Sri Lanka. It has striking blue plumage, a chocolate-brown head and wings, and bright red bill, eye-ring, and legs. Its long graduated tail has white edges and a white tip, making it easy to identify in the forest.

This bird is also known for its interesting cooperative nesting behaviour, where younger birds help the adults at the nest. In Sinharaja, the Sri Lanka Blue Magpie has become more used to people since the 1980s, giving many birdwatchers the chance to enjoy close views.

Habitat:
It is restricted to fairly large wet-zone forests.

Distribution:
Found in Sri Lanka’s wet zone, from lowland forests to the highlands.

Voice:
It has a wide variety of calls. Most are harsh and grating, while some have a metallic sound.

Status:
UE – Uncommon Endemic. This means it is an endemic bird of Sri Lanka, but not commonly seen everywhere. It has a limited range and depends mainly on suitable wet-zone forest habitats. The Sri Lanka Blue Magpie is also classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List, showing the importance of protecting its forest home.

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23/04/2026

23/04/2026

Every beak you see has a purpose , built by what they eat, and how they live.​​

Now you know what to look for.​

21/04/2026

Pearl of the indian ocean.🇱🇰


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21/04/2026

Can you guess the species? This was one of the highlights of today. 📸👇

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