Sinharaja Forest

Sinharaja Forest Reserve

The Sinharaja Forest Reserve is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and a biodiversity hotspot in Sri Lanka. Known for its dense rainforest ecosystem, it is home to numerous endemic flora and fauna species.

Forest Gallery

Rare bird species
Wildlife trail
Endemic butterfly

Forest Highlights

Endemic Species

Home to over 830 endemic species including 217 birds and 65 butterflies

Ancient Trees

Features centuries-old emergent trees reaching heights of up to 45 meters

Research Value

Active site for biodiversity research and species documentation

Location

Southwestern Sri Lanka

Area

Approximately 88.64 km²

UNESCO Status

World Heritage Site since 1988

Visit Sinharaja Forest Reserve to discover its rich biodiversity and witness these magnificent species in their natural habitat!

Possible Sightings

Sri Lankan Blue Magpie

Purple-faced Langur

Red Slender Loris

Sri Lankan Leopard

Ceylon Tree Nymph

Green Pit Viper

Sri Lanka Spurfowl

Sri Lanka Junglefowl

Sri Lanka Green-Pigeon

Black Eagle

Sri Lanka Bay-Owl

Serendib Scops-Owl

Spot-bellied Eagle-Owl

Chestnut-backed Owlet

Sri Lanka Frogmouth

Sri Lanka Swallow

Green-billed Coucal

Red-faced Malkoha

Banded Bay Cuckoo

Layard’s Parakeet

Sri Lanka Hanging Parrot

Malabar Trogon

Sri Lanka Grey Hornbill

Crimson-fronted Barbet

Yellow-fronted Barbet

Crimson-backed Flameback

Lesser Yellownape

Indian Paradise-Flycatcher

Golden-fronted Leafbird

Orange Minivet

Sri Lanka Thrush

Spot-winged Thrush

Brown-capped Babbler

Black-capped Bulbul

Ashy-headed Laughingthrush

Orange-billed Babbler

Sri Lanka Scimitar-Babbler

White-throated Flowerpecker

Black-throated Munia

Sri Lanka Myna

White-faced Starling

Sri Lanka Drongo

Purple-faced Leaf Monkey

Grizzled Indian Squirrel

Layard’s Striped Squirrel