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Attidiya Bird Sanctuary

A beautiful marshland, rich with natural biodiversity and a resting place for many types of birds. The vegetation is dominated by sedge and grasses including Rhyuchospora rubra and Panicum repens. Around 43 species of waterfowl live in the area. Most common among them are Indian Shag (Phalaerocorox fuscicollis), and the Blue breasted Banded Rail (Rallus striatus). If you are an enthusiastic bird watcher or an eco friend, then it is worthwhile to spend sometimes in the Attidiya bird sanctuary.

Getting there
9km towards the south west of the city

Listing from Wikivoyage: Colombo, CC BY-SA 4.0.

Updated 28 Sept 2026. Something wrong? Tell us.