Kumana National Park

The Kumana National Park is a haven for birds since over 430 species that have been recorded so far. Hence it is one of the prime locations for bird watching in the country as both migrant and resident birds can be spotted. The park is the most important bird sanctuary in the entire country. A 200-hectare mangrove swamp called ‘KumanaVillu’ is a place where many water birds nest during the months of May to June. This villu is subjected to occasional inundation of sea water. Turtles such as the Freshwater turtle, Indian Flap-shelled Turtle and Indian Black Turtle can as lobe seen within the park.

Highlights

It is a popular and important sanctuary for migrant and resident birds in the country
Spoonbills, herons, pelicans and painted sporks are just a few out of the many other bird species that can be witnessed
It is a lot more peaceful and quieter compared to other national parks
The park is a vast area of 18,148 including a mangrove swamp and wetlands

Overview

Kumana – a bird’s paradise where birds travel from afar and near creating a spectrum of colours all in one park. The park compromises of a number of different bird species that will leave you in awe, with all types of sights and sounds everywhere which is an experience like no other. Thus the reason as to why bird enthusiasts from all over the world somehow make it a point to pay a visit to this special park. It is one of the well known parks for bird watching, with around 430 species of birds that can be identified within the park along with other species, too. The other species that can be seen roaming around would be wild boar, leopards, golden jackal and elephants.

Kumana National Park

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