Nepal Birds

27 bird species    -: 5 Critically Endangered

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baikal teal Least Concern
baikal teal

Sibirionetta formosa

Learn about the Baikal Teal (Anas formosa), a stunning East Asian duck. Discover its unique facial patterns, migratory habits, diet, and conservation status.

36-43 cm

2,972

Green Yellow

Duck-like Birds

Bar-headed Goose Least Concern
Bar-headed Goose

Anser indicus

Discover the Bar-headed Goose (Anser indicus), one of the world's highest-flying birds. Learn about its unique grey and white plumage, habitat, and incredible migration.

71-76 cm

1,795

Grey White

Duck-like Birds

common moorhen Least Concern
common moorhen

Gallinula chloropus

Learn about the Common Moorhen (Gallinula chloropus), a medium-sized water bird. Explore its habitat, diet, migration patterns, and unique physical traits.

32-35 cm

4,280

Brown Black

Duck-like Birds

Vulnerable
common pochard

Aythya ferina

Learn all about the Common Pochard (Aythya ferina). Discover its physical traits, habitat, diet, and why this diving duck is a favorite for birdwatchers.

42-49 cm

2,784

Grey Red

Duck-like Birds

Least Concern
common teal

Anas crecca

Learn about the Common Teal (Anas crecca), the smallest dabbling duck in Europe. Discover its physical traits, habitat, diet, and behavior in our expert guide.

34-38 cm

2,551

Brown Green

Duck-like Birds

Cotton Pygmy-goose Least Concern
Cotton Pygmy-goose

Nettapus coromandelianus

Discover the Cotton Pygmy-goose (Nettapus coromandelianus), one of the world's smallest ducks. Learn about its appearance, habitat, diet, and unique nesting behaviors.

26-33 cm

1,797

White Green

Duck-like Birds

eurasian coot Least Concern
eurasian coot

Fulica atra

Discover the Eurasian Coot (Fulica atra). Learn about its physical features, unique lobed feet, habitat, diet, and behavior in our comprehensive guide.

36-42 cm

2,889

Black White

Duck-like Birds

Least Concern
Eurasian Wigeon

Mareca penelope

Discover the Eurasian Wigeon (Mareca penelope). Learn about this distinct duck's physical appearance, habitat, diet, and expert tips for birdwatchers.

42-52 cm

1,875

Grey Chestnut

Duck-like Birds

Least Concern
Falcated Duck

Mareca falcata

Discover the Falcated Duck (Mareca falcata), a unique waterfowl species. Learn about its distinct appearance, habitat, diet, and birdwatching tips.

46-54 cm

1,886

Grey Green

Duck-like Birds

Near Threatened
ferruginous duck

Aythya nyroca

Learn about the Ferruginous Duck (Aythya nyroca), a medium-sized diving duck known for its rich mahogany color and white undertail. Explore its habitat and diet.

38-42 cm

2,924

Chestnut White

Duck-like Birds

Least Concern
Gadwall

Mareca strepera

Learn about the Gadwall (Mareca strepera), a subtle yet fascinating dabbling duck. Discover its physical appearance, habitat, diet, and tips for birdwatchers.

46-56 cm

2,014

Grey Brown

Duck-like Birds

Least Concern
garganey

Spatula querquedula

Discover the Garganey (Anas querquedula), a small migratory dabbling duck. Learn about its habitat, diet, and the male's distinctive white eye stripe.

37-41 cm

2,991

Brown White

Duck-like Birds

Least Concern
goosander

Mergus merganser

Learn about the Goosander (Mergus merganser), a large sawbill duck. Explore its habitat, diet, and unique nesting habits in our comprehensive bird guide.

58-72 cm

2,891

White Black

Duck-like Birds

Least Concern
great crested grebe

Podiceps cristatus

Discover the Great Crested Grebe (Podiceps cristatus), famous for its elaborate mating dance, striking head plumes, and expert diving skills in freshwater lakes.

46-51 cm

4,150

Orange Grey

Duck-like Birds

Least Concern
Greater White-fronted Goose

Anser albifrons

Discover the Greater White-fronted Goose (Anser albifrons). Learn about its physical appearance, habitat, diet, and unique behaviors in this expert guide.

64-81 cm

1,845

Grey-brown White

Duck-like Birds

Least Concern
Greylag Goose

Anser anser

Discover the Greylag Goose (Anser anser). Learn about this iconic waterfowl's physical appearance, habitat, diet, and unique behaviors in our comprehensive bird guide.

74-91 cm

2,086

Grey Brown

Duck-like Birds

indian spot billed duck Least Concern
indian spot billed duck

Anas poecilorhyncha

Discover the Indian Spot-billed Duck (Anas poecilorhyncha). Learn about its unique red-spotted bill, freshwater habitats, diet, and behavior in the wild.

58-63 cm

5,084

Grey Black

Duck-like Birds

knob billed duck Least Concern
knob billed duck

Sarkidiornis melanotos

Explore the Knob-billed Duck (Sarkidiornis melanotos). Learn about its unique physical features, tropical wetland habitat, diet, and behavior in this guide.

56-76 cm

5,374

White Black

Duck-like Birds

lesser whistling duck Least Concern
lesser whistling duck

Dendrocygna javanica

Learn about the Lesser Whistling Duck (Dendrocygna javanica), a nocturnal waterfowl from the Indian subcontinent known for its whistling call and chestnut rump.

42-42 cm

4,672

Brown Orange

Duck-like Birds

Least Concern
little grebe

Tachybaptus ruficollis

Discover the Little Grebe (Dabchick), the smallest European grebe. Learn about its aquatic habitat, unique diving behavior, nesting habits, and diet.

23-29 cm

3,409

Brown Black

Duck-like Birds

Least Concern
Mallard

Anas platyrhynchos

Discover everything about the Mallard (Anas platyrhynchos), the world's most recognizable duck. Learn about its appearance, habitat, diet, and interesting facts.

50-65 cm

1,969

Grey Green

Duck-like Birds

northern pintail Least Concern
northern pintail

Anas acuta

Discover the elegant Northern Pintail (Anas acuta). Learn about its unique physical features, migratory behavior, habitat, and diet in this expert guide.

50-65 cm

2,870

Brown White

Duck-like Birds

northern shoveler Least Concern
northern shoveler

Spatula clypeata

Learn about the Northern Shoveler (Anas clypeata), a unique duck known for its large spoon-shaped bill, iridescent green head, and specialized feeding habits.

44-52 cm

4,499

Green Blue

Duck-like Birds

Least Concern
red crested pochard

Netta rufina

Discover the Red-Crested Pochard (Netta rufina). Explore its physical appearance, diet, habitat, and behavior in our comprehensive SEO guide for birders.

53-57 cm

2,384

Brown Red

Duck-like Birds