Flora and Fauna - Udawattekale
Udawattekale Sanctuary
It is situated to the North of the City of Kandy and has deep forests with many endemic birds, butterflies and plants. It is home to the 'lyre-headed lizard' found only in the rainforests of Sri Lanka. You can walk through this reserve with an experienced guide along good tracks.
Birds include Layard's Parakeet, Sri Lanka Hanging Parrot, Yellow-fronted Barbet, Ceylon Small Barbet, Black-capped Bulbul, Brown-capped Babbler, Gold-fronted Leafbird, Blue-winged Leafbird, Emerald Dove, Brown Flycatcher, Stork-billed Kingfisher, Chestnut-headed Bee-eater and Tickell's Blue Flycatcher.
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