Nepal Birds

26 bird species    -: 5 Critically Endangered

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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

Black White

Upland Ground Birds

Black Francolin 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

Black White

Upland Ground Birds

Least Concern
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

Grey Red

Upland Ground Birds

Vulnerable
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

Buff Brown

Upland Ground Birds

Chukar Least Concern
Chukar

Alectoris chukar

<p>Learn about the <strong>Chukar (Alectoris chukar)</strong>, a medium-sized upland ground bird known for its grey and brown plumage and rocky habitat.</p>

32-35 cm

2,155

Grey Brown

Upland Ground Birds

Least Concern
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

Brown Buff

Upland Ground Birds

Least Concern
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

Brown Buff

Upland Ground Birds

Least Concern
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

Green Purple

Upland Ground Birds

eurasian collared dove 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

Brown Black

Upland Ground Birds

Near Threatened
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

Green Grey

Upland Ground Birds

grey francolin 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

Grey Brown

Upland Ground Birds

Least Concern
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

Olive-brown Rufous

Upland Ground Birds

Himalayan Monal 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

Green Blue

Upland Ground Birds

Least Concern
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

Grey White

Upland Ground Birds

indian peafowl 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

Blue Green

Upland Ground Birds

Least Concern
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

Black White

Upland Ground Birds

laughing dove 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

Pink Grey

Upland Ground Birds

Least Concern
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

Salmon Grey

Upland Ground Birds

Least Concern
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

Red Black

Upland Ground Birds

Least Concern
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

Red Brown

Upland Ground Birds

Least Concern
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

Grey Chestnut

Upland Ground Birds

spotted dove 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

Salmon Grey

Upland Ground Birds

Near Threatened
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

Brown Buff

Upland Ground Birds

Least Concern
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

Grey White

Upland Ground Birds