Sri Lanka's best singer? Spot-winged Thrush song | Geokichla spiloptera

Spot-winged Thrush singing in the rainforest at Kitulgala, Sri Lanka. Spot-winged Thrush, Geokichla spiloptera, is an endemic species of bird to Sri Lanka, one of 33 currently recognized endemic bird species for the country. Like many other thrushes, Spot-winged Thrush is an excellent songster with lots of sweet phrases and snatches of mimicry of other birds. I videoed this one in the forest at Kitulgala on a bright but steamy morning and it allowed me to watch it for over an hour at close range. On listening back to the recording I noticed that at times it mimicked the call of Brown-capped Babbler (another endemic species to Sri Lanka) at some points in its song. I hope you enjoy listening to this Spot-winged Thrush amazing birdsong.
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That's lovely the way you have filmed and edited that.

[@BirdingwithNick]

Thank you. It's always nice to receive such kind comments.

[@gijsvermeulen5248]

Very beautiful clip Nick and great sound of this bird.Very relaxing...... Greetings Gijs

[@BirdingwithNick]

Glad you enjoyed it. It was a real treat to be able to spend time in the forest with this rare bird performing for me at close range.

[@FunnySurpriseToys]

Hi Dear Friend! Thank you and have a nice week!❤️😊👍2

[@BirdingwithNick]

Thanks for watching, all the best for this week.

[@peterviragphoto]

What a beautifull call, love it!

[@BirdingwithNick]

Yes, one of the best singers.

[@AdityaParameshwara]

Such a beautiful song!

[@BirdingwithNick]

Yes a really good one.

[@knutfugl]

Gorgeous! Thanks for sharing.
Good evening.
Regards, Knut.

[@BirdingwithNick]

Glad you liked it. A special moment with a rare bird. All the best.

[@knutfugl]

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