About

Kalametiya is a coastal wetland area that has an especially rich bio-diversity, and is situated on the picturesque southeastern coast of Sri Lanka. Kalametiya bird sanctuary has named as a very good place for bird watching. Also a good sandy beach is here. Bird sanctuary is situated around Kalametiya Lagoon. Therefore tourists have to go for bird watching from a canoe.

*Kalamatiya area records about 150 species of birds of which 54 are migratory.

*There are four nationally threatened birds found within the Sanctuary: Indian Reef Heron, Glossy Ibis, Sri Lankan Jungle Fowl and Black-capped Purple Kingfisher with Jungle Fowl being the only endemic species.

*38 species of reptiles, a large number of which are nationally and globally threatened.

*41 species of fish, about 20 species of mammals with 4 endemic (Shrew - Hikmeeya, Toque Monkey - Rilawa. bicoloured, Spiny Rat - Katu Miya and Tree Mouse).

*Large number of plants have been recorded within the sanctuary.