Nepal Birds

640 bird species    -: 5 Critically Endangered

peregrine falcon Least Concern
peregrine falcon

Falco peregrinus

Discover the Peregrine Falcon, the world's fastest animal. Learn about its habitat, diet, incredible speed, and where to spot this magnificent bird of prey.

38-51 cm

3,376

Black Brown

Birds of Prey

Least Concern
Pheasant-tailed Jacana

Hydrophasianus chirurgus

Discover the Pheasant-tailed Jacana, a unique wading bird known for its long tail. Learn about its habitat, diet, breeding habits, and expert birding tips.

39-58 cm

790

Brown White

Waders

Least Concern
Pied Bushchat

Saxicola caprata

Discover the Pied Bushchat (Saxicola caprata), a striking black and white perching bird. Learn about its habitat, diet, breeding habits, and birdwatching tips.

13-14 cm

708

Black White

Perching Birds

Least Concern
Pied Harrier

Circus melanoleucos

Discover the Pied Harrier (Circus melanoleucos), a striking bird of prey. Learn about its appearance, hunting behavior, unique habitat, and conservation status.

43-50 cm

810

Black White

Birds of Prey

Least Concern
pied kingfisher

Ceryle rudis

Discover the Pied Kingfisher (Ceryle rudis), a unique black and white bird known for its hovering hunting style across Africa and Asia. Learn more here.

25-25 cm

3,883

Black White

Perching Birds

Least Concern
Pied Thrush

Geokichla wardii

Discover the Pied Thrush (Geokichla wardii), a striking perching bird. Learn about its habitat, diet, breeding habits, and key identification tips for birders.

22-23 cm

701

Black White

Perching Birds

Least Concern
Pied Wheatear

Oenanthe pleschanka

Discover the Pied Wheatear (Oenanthe pleschanka). Learn about its striking black and white plumage, migratory patterns, nesting habits, and expert birding tips.

14-15 cm

711

Black White

Perching Birds

Least Concern
Pin-striped Tit-babbler

Mixornis gularis

Discover the Pin-striped Tit-babbler (Mixornis gularis). Learn about its vibrant yellow plumage, unique habitat, diet, and expert tips for spotting this bird.

11-14 cm

688

Yellow Brown

Perching Birds

Least Concern
Pin-tailed Snipe

Gallinago stenura

Discover the Pin-tailed Snipe (Gallinago stenura), a fascinating wader. Learn about its habitat, diet, physical traits, and expert tips for birdwatchers.

25-27 cm

733

Brown White

Waders

Least Concern
Pine Bunting

Emberiza leucocephalos

Discover the Pine Bunting (Emberiza leucocephalos), a distinctive perching bird. Learn about its habitat, physical traits, diet, and tips for birdwatchers today.

16-18 cm

752

Brown White

Perching Birds

Least Concern
Pink-browed Rosefinch

Carpodacus rodochroa

Discover the Pink-browed Rosefinch (Carpodacus rodochroa). Learn about its vibrant pink plumage, Himalayan habitat, diet, and unique behaviors in our guide.

13-14 cm

726

Pink Brown

Perching Birds

Least Concern
Plain Flowerpecker

Dicaeum minullum

Discover the Plain Flowerpecker (Dicaeum minullum), a tiny perching bird. Learn about its olive-brown appearance, diet, nesting habits, and expert birding tips.

8-9 cm

711

Olive-brown White

Perching Birds

Plain Mountain-finch Least Concern
Plain Mountain-finch

Leucosticte nemoricola

Discover the Plain Mountain-finch (Leucosticte nemoricola), a resilient bird of high altitudes. Learn about its habitat, diet, and unique traits in our guide.

14-15 cm

741

Brown Grey

Perching Birds

Least Concern
Plumbeous Water-redstart

Phoenicurus fuliginosus

Discover the Plumbeous Water-redstart (Phoenicurus fuliginosus). Learn about its blue plumage, riverine habitat, unique diet, and tips for birdwatching enthusiasts.

12-14 cm

739

Blue Rufous

Perching Birds

Least Concern
Puff-throated Babbler

Pellorneum ruficeps

Discover the Puff-throated Babbler (Pellorneum ruficeps). Learn about its physical traits, habitat, diet, and expert tips for spotting this elusive forest bird.

15-17 cm

678

Brown White

Perching Birds

Least Concern
Purple Cochoa

Cochoa purpurea

Discover the Purple Cochoa (Cochoa purpurea), a stunning and elusive bird of the Himalayas. Learn about its appearance, habitat, behavior, and expert birding tips.

25-28 cm

765

Purple Black

Perching Birds

purple heron Least Concern
purple heron

Ardea purpurea

Learn about the purple heron (Ardea purpurea), an elegant wading bird found in marshes and reedbeds. Discover its diet, habitat, and unique behaviors.

78-90 cm

3,472

Purple Grey

Waders

purple sunbird Least Concern
purple sunbird

Cinnyris asiaticus

Learn about the purple sunbird (Cinnyris asiaticus). Explore its iridescent plumage, nectar-rich diet, unique nesting habits, and wide geographical range.

10-10 cm

5,649

Purple Blue

Perching Birds

Least Concern
Purple-backed Starling

Agropsar sturninus

Discover the Purple-backed Starling (Agropsar sturninus), a striking migratory bird. Learn about its appearance, habitat, diet, and birdwatching tips today.

16-19 cm

749

Gray Purple-black

Perching Birds

Least Concern
Purple-rumped Sunbird

Leptocoma zeylonica

Discover the Purple-rumped Sunbird (Leptocoma zeylonica). Learn about its vibrant maroon and yellow plumage, unique habitat, diet, and tips for birdwatchers.

10-10 cm

771

Maroon Yellow

Perching Birds

Least Concern
red avadavat

Amandava amandava

Discover the Red Avadavat, also known as the Strawberry Finch. Learn about its vibrant plumage, habitat in tropical Asia, diet, and breeding habits.

10-10 cm

3,993

Red Brown

Perching Birds

Least Concern
red breasted flycatcher

Ficedula parva

Learn about the red-breasted flycatcher (Ficedula parva), a small migratory bird known for its orange throat, unique tail-flicking, and woodland habitat.

12-13 cm

3,017

Brown White

Perching 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

2,668

Salmon Grey

Upland Ground 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

1,327

Brown White