Wildlifeof Sri Lanka
Wildlife in Sinharaja Forest Reserve
Sabaragamuwa & Southern Provinces
Sri Lanka's last large tract of lowland rainforest and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Nearly all of the island's wet-zone endemic birds occur here, many travelling together in noisy mixed-species flocks, and the forest floor and streams are rich in endemic frogs, lizards and snakes.
Highlights
- Mixed-species bird flocks
- Endemic birds including the Serendib scops owl
- Night walks for frogs, lizards and snakes
Top wildlife targets
Trip reports from here
Sub-locations
Quick answers
- What wildlife can you see in Sinharaja Forest Reserve?
- Top wildlife targets in Sinharaja Forest Reserve include Sri Lanka Blue-Magpie, Red-faced Malkoha, Orange-billed Babbler, Ashy-headed Laughingthrush, Serendib Scops-Owl, Sri Lanka Spurfowl, Green-billed Coucal, Purple-faced Langur, Hump Snout Lizard and Sri Lankan Green Pit Viper. Highlights: Mixed-species bird flocks.
- Where is Sinharaja Forest Reserve?
- Sinharaja Forest Reserve is in Sabaragamuwa & Southern Provinces, Sri Lanka (about 6.42°, 80.45°).
- What are the highlights of Sinharaja Forest Reserve?
- Mixed-species bird flocks, Endemic birds including the Serendib scops owl and Night walks for frogs, lizards and snakes.
- Are there trip reports for Sinharaja Forest Reserve?
- Yes: Sri Lanka in March 2011: blue whale, leopard and elephant from Wilpattu to Mirissa.