Sinharaja is a birding wonderland, with 21 endemic bird species found here

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Our top picks for birdwatching in Sinharaja Forest, where 21 endemic bird species have been recorded. A vetted shortlist of the best options.

Birdwatching in Sinharaja Forest: The Best for Endemic Birds

Birdwatching in Sinharaja Forest

Sinharaja is a birding wonderland, with 21 endemic bird species found here 

1-day Sinharaja Rainforest | Bird Watching Hike 

I had the best time with Achi on our Sinharaja Forest Reserve birdwatching day. We set off on his motorbike at 6am, stopping many times on the way to the forest, whenever Achi spotted something interesting. We saw 15 different birds even before we got to the reserve. He is so sharp eyed and very patient. His knowledge of birds is encyclopaedic and he wanted me to see as much as possible. We were out for 12hrs &amp; even on the way home he kept stopping the bike when he spotted interesting species that we hadn’t seen yet. There’s something very special about standing side by side in silence, peering into the foliage patiently waiting for a flicker of movement. We spotted over 50 different species of birds, many butterflies, purple faced leaf monkeys &amp; were lucky enough to see a huge male sambar deer cross our path. It was clear that Achi cares deeply about protecting the environment &amp; respecting all species. I thoroughly enjoyed my day and &amp; can highly recommend Achi as an excellent guide &amp; very good company.

I had the best time with Achi on our Sinharaja Forest Reserve birdwatching day. We set off on his motorbike at 6am, stopping many times on the way to the forest, whenever Achi spotted something interesting. We saw 15 different birds even before we got to the reserve. He is so sharp eyed and very patient. His knowledge of birds is encyclopaedic and he wanted me to see as much as possible. We were out for 12hrs &amp; even on the way home he kept stopping the bike when he spotted interesting species that we hadn’t seen yet. There’s something very special about standing side by side in silence, peering into the foliage patiently waiting for a flicker of movement. We spotted over 50 different species of birds, many butterflies, purple faced leaf monkeys &amp; were lucky enough to see a huge male sambar deer cross our path. It was clear that Achi cares deeply about protecting the environment &amp; respecting all species. I thoroughly enjoyed my day and &amp; can highly recommend Achi as an excellent guide &amp; very good company.

Amazing tour! Achi went above and beyond on my guided bird walk day - starting with picking me up at 530am from my hotel and ending with a dropoff nearly 12 hours later. The time in between was filled with an incredible number of bird sightings, all due to his keen eyes! He knows the forest and it's birds inside and out. He took us across several great places to see a variety of birds. He also packed my lunch and water, and made everything so easy for me! Highly recommend - I had such a good day.

Amazing tour! Achi went above and beyond on my guided bird walk day - starting with picking me up at 530am from my hotel and ending with a dropoff nearly 12 hours later. The time in between was filled with an incredible number of bird sightings, all due to his keen eyes! He knows the forest and it's birds inside and out. He took us across several great places to see a variety of birds. He also packed my lunch and water, and made everything so easy for me! Highly recommend - I had such a good day.