Nepal Birds

640 bird species    -: 5 Critically Endangered

Least Concern
Grey-necked Bunting

Emberiza buchanani

Discover the Grey-necked Bunting (Emberiza buchanani). Learn about its unique grey and brown plumage, migratory habits, nesting behavior, and birding tips.

15-16 cm

690

Grey Brown

Perching Birds

Least Concern
Grey-sided Bush-warbler

Cettia brunnifrons

Discover the Grey-sided Bush-warbler (Cettia brunnifrons). Learn about this small brown and grey perching bird, its Himalayan habitat, diet, and nesting habits.

10-12 cm

715

Brown Grey

Perching Birds

Least Concern
Grey-sided Laughingthrush

Pterorhinus caerulatus

Discover the Grey-sided Laughingthrush (Pterorhinus caerulatus). Learn about its unique physical traits, habitat preferences, diet, and birdwatching tips.

23-25 cm

726

Brown Grey

Perching Birds

Least Concern
Grey-throated Babbler

Stachyris nigriceps

Discover the Grey-throated Babbler (Stachyris nigriceps), a unique perching bird. Learn about its habitat, diet, identification, and birdwatching tips today.

12-14 cm

711

Brown Grey

Perching Birds

Least Concern
Grey-winged Blackbird

Turdus boulboul

Discover the Grey-winged Blackbird (Turdus boulboul), a striking thrush found in the Himalayas. Learn about its appearance, diet, habitat, and birding tips.

27-29 cm

677

Black Grey

Perching 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

899

Grey Brown

Duck-like Birds

Least Concern
griffon vulture

Gyps fulvus

Discover the majestic Griffon Vulture (Gyps fulvus). Learn about its massive wingspan, scavenger diet, mountain habitats, and unique breeding behaviors.

95-105 cm

2,718

Grey Brown

Birds of Prey

Least Concern
Ground Tit

Pseudopodoces humilis

Discover the Ground Tit (Pseudopodoces humilis), a unique perching bird of the Tibetan Plateau. Learn about its appearance, habitat, diet, and nesting habits.

17-19 cm

729

Sandy-brown White

Perching Birds

Least Concern
gull billed tern

Gelochelidon nilotica

Learn about the Gull-billed Tern (Gelochelidon nilotica), a unique bird known for its gull-like bill and diverse diet of insects and small vertebrates.

35-38 cm

1,593

White Grey
Least Concern
Hair-crested Drongo

Dicrurus hottentottus

Discover the Hair-crested Drongo (Dicrurus hottentottus). Learn about its unique physical features, diet, habitat, and expert tips for spotting this bird.

28-32 cm

695

Black

Perching Birds

Least Concern
Hen Harrier

Circus cyaneus

Discover the Hen Harrier (Circus cyaneus), a striking bird of prey. Learn about its appearance, habitat, hunting behavior, and conservation status in this guide.

44-52 cm

787

Grey White

Birds of Prey

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

921

Olive-brown Rufous

Upland Ground Birds

Least Concern
Hill Pigeon

Columba rupestris

Discover the Hill Pigeon (Columba rupestris), a hardy bird species native to high-altitude mountain regions. Learn about its appearance, diet, and nesting habits.

31-35 cm

848

Grey White

Perching Birds

Least Concern
Himalayan Bulbul

Pycnonotus leucogenys

Discover the Himalayan Bulbul (Pycnonotus leucogenys). Learn about its physical traits, unique habitat, diet, and expert tips for spotting this perching bird.

18-20 cm

731

Brown White

Perching Birds

Least Concern
Himalayan Bush-robin

Tarsiger rufilatus

Discover the Himalayan Bush-robin (Tarsiger rufilatus), a vibrant perching bird. Learn about its appearance, habitat, diet, and tips for spotting this mountain gem.

13-14 cm

742

Blue Orange

Perching Birds

Least Concern
Himalayan Buzzard

Buteo refectus

Discover the Himalayan Buzzard (Buteo refectus), a magnificent bird of prey. Learn about its habitat, physical appearance, hunting habits, and conservation status.

45-54 cm

759

Brown White

Birds of Prey

Least Concern
Himalayan Cuckoo

Cuculus saturatus

Discover the Himalayan Cuckoo (Cuculus saturatus), a fascinating perching bird. Learn about its grey and white plumage, habitat, diet, and unique breeding behavior.

30-34 cm

857

Grey White

Perching Birds

Least Concern
Himalayan Cutia

Cutia nipalensis

Discover the Himalayan Cutia (Cutia nipalensis), a unique perching bird. Learn about its appearance, habitat, diet, and conservation status in this guide.

17-19 cm

686

Rufous White

Perching Birds

Least Concern
Himalayan Flameback

Dinopium shorii

Discover the Himalayan Flameback (Dinopium shorii), a striking tree-clinging woodpecker. Learn about its appearance, diet, habitat, and expert birdwatching tips.

28-30 cm

719

Yellow Red

Tree-clinging Birds

Least Concern
Himalayan Grasshopper-warbler

Locustella kashmirensis

Discover the Himalayan Grasshopper-warbler (Locustella kashmirensis). Learn about this elusive perching bird's habitat, physical traits, and expert birding tips.

13-15 cm

760

Brown Grey

Perching 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

837

Green Blue

Upland Ground Birds

Least Concern
Himalayan Owl

Strix nivicolum

Discover the Himalayan Owl (Strix nivicolum). Learn about this mysterious nocturnal bird's physical traits, unique habitat, hunting habits, and conservation.

34-47 cm

781

Grey White

Night Birds

Least Concern
Himalayan Rubythroat

Calliope pectoralis

Discover the Himalayan Rubythroat (Calliope pectoralis). Learn about this stunning bird's appearance, high-altitude habitat, diet, and expert birding tips.

14-16 cm

727

Olive-brown Red

Perching Birds

Least Concern
Himalayan Shortwing

Brachypteryx cruralis

Discover the Himalayan Shortwing (Brachypteryx cruralis). Learn about this elusive dark blue perching bird's habitat, diet, breeding habits, and birding tips.

11-13 cm

671

Dark Blue White

Perching Birds