Grey Headed Flycatcher (Culicicapa ceylonensis) is another beautiful small
sub species of birds residing in Sri Lanka. This bird has canary yellow under
parts. It has a of slight grey crest and
hood. They can be seen in pairs looking
for prey in under growths. Both sexes
look similar. They inhabits forests or gardens with plenty of shady trees.
The breeding season is from
February to May and female alone builds the nest. The nest is cup shape, bound by cobwebs and covered by
moss and placed on tree trunk or a rock. Three to four eggs are found in a
nest.
These photos were taken at
Haputale.
