Alexandrian Parrot.

Alexandrian parrot (Psittacula eupatria) is the  largest of the parakeet in Sri Lanka. Sub species eupatria is resident of Sri Lanka. This green bird is with a blue grey sheen on its cheek. Both sexes shows a maroon  patch at the top of their wing. Adult male has a black neck ring and large pink  band on the nape. The Alexandrine parakeet's call is a powerful screech. Breeding season is from November to April in nest is built on tree hollows. Nest will consist  two to four eggs.

These photos were taken at Hiyare Nature Reserve.

White Bellied Sea Eagle

 An adult White Bellied Sea Eagle at Hiyare Forest.

 An adult White Bellied Sea Eagle atWilpattu National Park

 Immature Bird at Hiyare Forest.

Close up of an immature White Bellied Sea Eagle.

The White Bellied Sea Eagles (Haliaeetus leucogaster) are a common sight in coastal areas, but may also be seen well inland. They have a white head, rump and under parts, and dark or slate-grey back and wings. In flight, the black flight feathers on the wings are easily seen when the bird is viewed from below. The large, hooked bill is a leaden blue-grey with a darker tip, and the irides are dark brown. The cere is also lead grey. The legs and feet are yellow or grey, with long black talons. A young white-bellied sea eagle in its first year is predominantly brown, with pale cream-streaked plumage on their head, neck, nape and rump areas. The plumage becomes more infiltrated with white until it acquires the complete adult plumage by the fourth or fifth year.

The white-bellied sea eagle is an opportunistic carnivore and consumes a wide variety of animal prey, including carrion. It often catches a fish by flying low over the water and grasping it in its talons. A pair of white-bellied sea eagles performs skillful displays of flying before copulation: diving, gliding and chasing each other while calling loudly. They may mirror each other, The white-bellied sea eagle usually chooses tall trees or man-made pylons to nest in. The nest is a large deep bowl constructed of sticks and branches, and lined with such materials as grass or seaweed. (Wikipedia)

Muntjack (Barking Deer)

Barking Deer or Muntjack, (Muntiacus muntjak malabaricus)  is another mammal species found in Sri Lanka. In Sinhala they are called Olu Muwa or Welimuwa. The name barking deer drives due to the bark-like sound that it makes as an alarm when danger is present. Male Muntjacks have antlers that are very short, about 1-2 inches, usually consisting of only two or three points at the most and protrude from long body hair covered pedicels on the forehead. Females have tufts of fur and small bony knobs where the antlers are located in males. This species is omnivorous, feeding on grass,fruits, shoots, seeds, birds' eggs as well as small animals.

This photo was taken at Wilpattu National Park.

Spotted Deer

The Sri Lankan axis deer (Axis axis ceylonensis) or Ceylon spotted deer is a subspecies of axis deer (Axis axis) that inhabits only Sri Lanka. Sri Lankan axis deer are active primarily during early morning and again during the evening, but they are commonly observed near waterholes anytime. The Sri Lankan axis deer eats primarily grasses, but it also eats fallen fruits and leaves. These deer inhabit lowland dry forests, savannas, and shrub lands. Very rarely, these deer inhabit dry mountain areas. Sri Lankan axis deer populations are considered to be vulnerable.  Threats include hunting for meat and deforestation. Historically, axis deer were found in very large numbers in the entire dry zone of Sri Lanka, but these numbers have been significantly reduced. (Wikipedia)

These photos were taken at Wilpattu National Park.