The Sri Lanka Magpie is a strikingly beautiful and vocal bird endemic to the wet zone forests of Sri Lanka. It is known for its vibrant blue, red, and yellow plumage.
Where to spot
Restricted to the humid evergreen and montane forests of the wet zone in Sri Lanka.
How to spot
Observe in its specific forest habitat. Look for its unmistakable bright blue plumage, red bill and legs, and yellow eye ring. Listen for its loud, varied, and often melodious calls.
When to spot
Active year-round during daylight hours, often seen in small, noisy groups.
Where to spot
Restricted to the humid evergreen and montane forests of the wet zone in Sri Lanka.
How to spot
Observe in its specific forest habitat. Look for its unmistakable bright blue plumage, red bill and legs, and yellow eye ring. Listen for its loud, varied, and often melodious calls.
When to spot
Active year-round during daylight hours, often seen in small, noisy groups.
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This magpie often forages in mixed-species flocks, particularly with babblers, to increase foraging efficiency and predator detection.
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