The Bellanwila-Attidiya marsh is a precious residual fragment of the once extensive marshlands around Colombo. Rich in species it is of major importance as a wildlife refuge and well worth a visit. This urban wetland is famous for its abundant bird life. It consists of fresh water marshes, and a natural and man-made canal system. A walk along the edge of the canals or marshlands will allow you to observe many aquatic birds including the lesser whistling duck, purple swamphen, white breasted waterhen, whiskeredtern, pin tailed snipe and little green heron. Apart from aquatic birds, raptors such as brahminy kite and the marsh harrier can be commonly observed.

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