Nepal Birds
26 bird species -: 5 Critically Endangered
Bengal Florican
Houbaropsis bengalensis
Discover the Bengal Florican (Houbaropsis bengalensis), a critically endangered upland ground bird. Learn about its unique appearance, habitat, and conservation needs.
66-68 cm
1,787
Upland Ground Birds
Least Concern
Black Francolin
Francolinus francolinus
Discover the Black Francolin (Francolinus francolinus), a striking upland ground bird known for its distinct black and white plumage. Learn about its habitat, diet, breeding, and where to spot this fascinating species.
33-36 cm
1,805
Upland Ground Birds
Blood Pheasant
Ithaginis cruentus
Discover the Blood Pheasant (Ithaginis cruentus), a unique upland ground bird found in the Himalayas. Learn about its appearance, habitat, and behaviors.
40-46 cm
2,058
Upland Ground Birds
Cheer Pheasant
Catreus wallichii
Discover the Cheer Pheasant (Catreus wallichii), a rare upland ground bird native to the Himalayas. Learn about its appearance, habitat, and conservation status.
90-118 cm
1,935
Upland Ground Birds
Common Buttonquail
Turnix sylvaticus
Discover the Common Buttonquail (Turnix sylvaticus). Learn about this secretive upland ground bird's appearance, diet, unique breeding habits, and conservation.
15-16 cm
1,935
Upland Ground Birds
Common Quail
Coturnix coturnix
Discover the fascinating world of the Common Quail (Coturnix coturnix). Learn about its migratory habits, brown and buff plumage, and its life as an upland ground bird.
16-18 cm
2,309
Upland Ground Birds
emerald dove
Chalcophaps indica
Discover the beautiful Emerald Dove (Chalcophaps indica). Learn about its emerald wings, habitat, diet, and behavior in this comprehensive bird guide.
23-28 cm
2,725
Upland Ground Birds
Least Concern
eurasian collared dove
Streptopelia decaocto
Discover the Eurasian Collared Dove (Streptopelia decaocto), a common urban bird with a rapidly expanding global range. Learn about its habitat, diet, and conservation status.
32-32 cm
5,066
Upland Ground Birds
green imperial pigeon
Ducula aenea
Learn about the Green Imperial Pigeon (Ducula aenea), a large forest bird known for its metallic green plumage and distinct deep cooing voice.
36-45 cm
2,754
Upland Ground Birds
Least Concern
grey francolin
Ortygornis pondicerianus
Learn about the Grey Francolin (Francolinus pondicerianus), known as the Teetar. Explore its habitat, diet, behavior, and unique features in our expert guide.
33-33 cm
5,492
Upland Ground Birds
Hill Partridge
Arborophila torqueola
Learn all about the Hill Partridge (Arborophila torqueola). Discover its physical traits, habitat in the Himalayas, diet, and behavior in our expert guide.
25-27 cm
2,045
Upland Ground Birds
Least Concern
Himalayan Monal
Lophophorus impejanus
Discover the Himalayan Monal (Lophophorus impejanus). Learn about this stunning bird's iridescent appearance, habitat, diet, and tips for birdwatchers.
63-72 cm
2,032
Upland Ground Birds
Himalayan Snowcock
Tetraogallus himalayensis
Learn about the Himalayan Snowcock (Tetraogallus himalayensis), a large upland ground bird. Discover its grey and white plumage, high-altitude habitat, and unique behaviors.
54-72 cm
2,442
Upland Ground Birds
Least Concern
indian peafowl
Pavo cristatus
Learn about the Indian Peafowl (Pavo cristatus), the national bird of India. Discover its habitat, omnivorous diet, and stunning cobalt-blue plumage.
90-230 cm
5,521
Upland Ground Birds
Kalij Pheasant
Lophura leucomelanos
Discover the Kalij Pheasant (Lophura leucomelanos), a striking upland ground bird. Learn about its physical appearance, habitat, diet, and unique birdwatching tips.
49-73 cm
1,915
Upland Ground Birds
Least Concern
laughing dove
Spilopelia senegalensis
Discover the Laughing Dove (Spilopelia senegalensis), a small pigeon found across Africa, the Middle East, and India. Learn about its habitat, diet, and unique call.
27-27 cm
7,167
Upland Ground Birds
red collared dove
Streptopelia tranquebarica
Discover the red collared dove (Streptopelia tranquebarica). Learn about its unique red plumage, Asian habitat, seed-based diet, and migratory patterns.
23-23 cm
3,724
Upland Ground Birds
Red Junglefowl
Gallus gallus
Discover the Red Junglefowl (Gallus gallus), the wild ancestor of the domestic chicken. Learn about its habitat, striking red and black plumage, and behavior.
41-78 cm
1,909
Upland Ground Birds
Satyr Tragopan
Tragopan satyra
Discover the Satyr Tragopan (Tragopan satyra), a stunning Himalayan pheasant. Learn about its vibrant red plumage, habitat, diet, and birdwatching tips.
67-72 cm
1,835
Upland Ground Birds
Snow Partridge
Lerwa lerwa
Learn all about the Snow Partridge (Lerwa lerwa), an upland ground bird measuring 38-40 cm with distinct grey and chestnut plumage found in high-altitude regions.
38-40 cm
2,048
Upland Ground Birds
Least Concern
spotted dove
Spilopelia chinensis
Learn about the Spotted Dove (Spilopelia chinensis), a common resident bird across Asia known for its unique white-spotted collar and peaceful nature.
30-30 cm
5,769
Upland Ground Birds
Swamp Francolin
Ortygornis gularis
Discover the Swamp Francolin (Ortygornis gularis), a secretive upland ground bird known for its brown and buff plumage. Learn about its habitat, diet, behavior, and tips for birdwatchers.
37-38 cm
1,921
Upland Ground Birds
Tibetan Snowcock
Tetraogallus tibetanus
Explore the life of the Tibetan Snowcock (Tetraogallus tibetanus). Learn about its high-altitude habitat, grey and white plumage, diet, and unique behaviors in the Himalayas.
50-56 cm
2,166
Upland Ground Birds