Flora and Fauna - Kandalama
The 55 acres of forest surrounding the Kandalama Tank have a rich variety of trees, medicinal plants and birds. Some of the trees here are over 100 years old.
There are over 145 species of birds, which is 1/3rd of the species of birds found in Sri Lanka. The bird population consists of arboreal, terrestrial and aquatic birds. Some of the common birds found in Kandalama are Babbler, Flycatcher, Oriole, Warbler, Wagtail, Barbet, Bee-Eater, Kite, Owl, Teal, Pelican, Sandpiper, Egret, Heron, Stork, Ibis, Falcon, Plover, Tern, Dove, Pigeon, Parakeet, Kingfisher, Swift, Hornbill, Woodpecker, Bulbul, and Sunbird. In addition, to-date 6 varieties of endemic birds have been seen. These include Ceylon Spur-Fowl, Ceylon Jungle Fowl, Ceylon Grey Hornbill, Ceylon Small Barbet, Brown-capped Babbler and Black-capped Bulbul.
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