Sri Lanka bird identification (1 Viewer)

[beechwood]

I am looking for a little help in identifying some birds from a recent trip to Sri Lanka.

The first was seen on 25th January in Wilpattu NP and I am thinking could be a Lesser Sand Plover.

The second was seen on 28th January in the gardens at the base of Sigiriya Rock. Is it a Sri Lanka Woodshrike?

Finally are 2 pictures taken on 8th February on Katupilawewa near Udawalawe. Our guide suggested Indian Cormorant.

I'd be grateful for any guidance or confirmation. Thanks.
Phil

 

[THE_FERN]

I'll leave sandplover to someone with more patience. The others: yes and yes (shape of gular skin)

 

[NickBrown]

Hi, the Sand Plover is very difficult from this angle, do you have more pics?

 

[beechwood]

Hi. I have 2 more pics but I am not sure they show a lot more. Here they are.

 

[NickBrown]

Hi. I have 2 more pics but I am not sure they show a lot more. Here they are.

Angle's hard but probably Tibetan

 

[johnallcock]

It's a tricky angle but this looks like Tibetan to me - the supercilium is obvious even from this angle, the bill looks quite blunt-tipped, legs are dark, and it doesn't seem quite bulky enough for Greater (but that's a bit subjective).

 

[Earnest lad]

I concur strongly as regards Woodshike and Indian Cormorant

 

[AveryBartels]

Tibetan is the default "Lesser" Sand-plover in Sri Lanka and as others mention it doesn't appear big billed enough for Greater. For what it's worth, I only saw Tibetan (no Greater) in Wilpattu on my recent visit.

 

[Earnest lad]

The last picture of the Indian Cormorant shows the small tuft of white behind the ear coverts, which is diagnostic and also indicates a bird in breeding plumage.