MaleMaleEnglish : Indian Fritillary Binomial Name : Argynnis hyperbius In Sri Lanka this butterfly has been restricted to central highlands elevation above the sea level is greater than 1500 meters. About 10 sub species of this butterfly has been identified around the world and the one lives in Sri Lanka is A. hyperbius taprobana. It is a common butterfly of ...

English : Scaly-breasted MuniaBinomial Name : Lonchura punctulataSinhala : ළය කායුරු වීකුරුල්ලා [Laya kayuru weekurulla]Scaly-breasted Munia is a common bird belongs to Estrildidae family. It can be seen in all geographical zones of Sri Lanka. They mainly feed on seeds. According to IUCN this bird has been categorized as "Least Concern". About eleven sub species of this bird have been ...

English : White-rumped Munia / white-rumped mannikinBinomial Name : Lonchura striata / Uroloncha striataSinhala : නිතඹ සුදු වීකුරුල්ලා / [Nithamba sudu wee kurulla]Common bird lives in all regions of Sri Lanka. Can be seen in grass lands, paddy-fields and forests. It feeds mainly on seeds. Apart from Sri Lanka this bird has been distributed in many other Asian countries. ...

Sinhala : වනරාජ [Wanaraja]Binomial Name : Anoectochilus regalisAn endemic orchid that grows in lowland wet zone and submontane zone. It is used in traditional medicine for treating snake bites.

English : Indigo Dropwing Binomial Name : Trithemis festiva A dragonfly lives in hill country and lowlands. Always they live close to water bodies. Breeds in Still and running water.

English : Hill SwallowBinomial Name : Hirundo domicolaSinhala : කඳුකර වැහිලිහිණියා / [Kandukara Wahi-lihiniya]Widely distributed bird in hill country of Sri Lanka and other parts of the world. Nest is made inside ledges of cliffs or man made structures like tunnels. It feeds on insects.

English : Yellow-browed Bulbul Binomial Name : Acritillas indica / Iole indica Sinhala : බැමකහ ගුලුගුඩුවා / කහ කොණ්ඩයා [Bema kaha guluguduwa / Kaha kondaya]Yellow-browed Bulbul lives in Sri Lanka and India. It can be found only in forests and deficult to find close to human habitats. In Sri Lanka there are two sub species. Among subspecis of this bird, ...

Dendrophthoe neilgherrensis is a parasitic plants grows on stems of other trees. It can be seen in wet zone of Sri Lanka and India. (Reference : Horton Plains Sri Lanka's cloud-forest national park, Rohan Pethiyagoda)

English : StrobilanthesBinomial Name : Strobilanthes pulcherrimaSinhala : නෙළු [Nelu]S. pulcherrima is an endemic species of Strobilanthes grows in central Highlands of Sri Lanka. It is common in Horton National Park. Flowers bloom only once in 12 years.

English : Staghorn clubmoss Binomial Name : Lycopodiella cernuaThis plant can be seen in highlands of Sri Lanka. Apart from Sri Lanka it has been distributed many other parts of the world.

English : Dwarf Bamboo Binomial Name : Arundinaria densifoliaA. densifolia is an species of Dwarf Bamboo that grows in swampy areas of Horton National Park of Sri Lanka.

FlowersFruitsEnglish : Rose Myrtle Binomial Name : Rhodomyrtus tomentosaSinhala : සීතා පේර [Seetha pera]Rose Myrtle is native to Asia including China and Australia. In Sri Lanka this plant grows naturally in highlands elevation above the sea level is greater than 1500 meters. It has pink flowers and edible fruits.

English : Common gorse Binomial Name : Ulex europaeus U. europaeus is native to western Europe and has been introduced to Sri Lanka. Now It is considered as an invasive plant in Horton National Park. This shrub can be seen commonly in roadsides of Horton National Park and Nuwaraeliya.

Binomial Name : Actinodaphne speciosa Sinhala : අලි කන් / පොල්කටු [Ali Kan/ Polkatu]A.speciosa is an endemic tree that grows in central highlands of Sri Lanka. It has huge tough leaves that droop when cold. Due to that reason, it is given the Sinhala name 'Ali kan' with the meaning of "Ears of elephant".

English : Blue Glassy Tiger Binomial Name : Ideopsis similisI. similis is a butterfly belongs to Nymphalidae family.It can be found in Asia. This butterfly can be identified by bluish and whitish markings of wings. In Sri Lanka it has been restricted to lowland wet zone.

English : Wild turnipBinomial Name : Arisaema leschenaultiiSinhala : වල් කිඩාරම් [Wal Kidaram] A. leschenaultii is an herbaceous plant that grows in India and Sri Lanka. In Sri Lanka it has been restricted to central highlands. Tubers of this plant is used in traditional medicine of Sri Lanka.

English : Exacum Binomial Name : Exacum trinerviumSinhala : නිල් බිනර / ගිනිහිරියා [Nil Binara / Ginihiriya]Small herb that grows in grass lands. In Sri Lanka few subspecies have been found and they are endemic. This plant is used in traditional medicine.

English : Common MormonBinomial Name : Papilio polytesThis butterfly has been distributed across Asia including Sri Lanka. It mimics Inedible Common Rose and the Crimson Rose to protect themselves from predators. In Sri Lanka they have been distributed in all climatic zones.

English : Common Tiger / Striped TigerBinomial Name : Danaus genutiaCommon Tiger is a butterfly lives in India,, Myanmar and Sri Lanka. In Sri Lanka it has been distributed across all regions. This butterfly is ignored by predators due to its unpleasant taste and smell.

English : Common Shrub FrogBinomial Name : Pseudophilautus popularis / Philautus popularisSinhala : සුලභ පඳුරු මැඩියාP. popularis is an endemic shrub frog restricted to wet zone of Sri Lanka. In IUCN red list this frog is concerned as 'Least Concern' due to its abundance and adaptability. According to IUCN Red List, Agro chemical pollution and rapid urbanization have become the ...