Nepal Birds

640 bird species    -: 5 Critically Endangered

Least Concern
red headed trogon

Harpactes erythrocephalus

Discover the vibrant Red-headed Trogon (Harpactes erythrocephalus). Learn about its striking orange and red plumage, habitat in Asian forests, diet of insects and fruits, and unique behaviors.

34-34 cm

3,070

Orange Red

Tree-clinging Birds

Critically Endangered
red headed vulture

Sarcogyps calvus

Learn about the Red-headed Vulture (Sarcogyps calvus). Explore its physical traits, habitat, diet, and the critical conservation efforts to save this species.

85-85 cm

1,477

Black Grey
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

834

Red Black

Upland Ground Birds

red naped ibis Least Concern
red naped ibis

Pseudibis papillosa

Learn about the Red-naped Ibis (Pseudibis papillosa). Discover its unique appearance, dry-field habitat, and behavior in the Indian Subcontinent.

68-68 cm

5,200

Black Red

Waders

Near Threatened
red necked falcon

Falco chicquera

Learn about the Red-necked Falcon (Falco chicquera). Explore its habitat, diet, physical traits, and behavior in this comprehensive bird guide.

31-36 cm

1,608

Grey White
red rumped swallow Least Concern
red rumped swallow

Cecropis daurica

Learn about the Red-Rumped Swallow (Cecropis daurica), a migratory bird known for its unique mud nests, striking reddish rump, and impressive aerial skills.

16-17 cm

4,026

Blue Orange

Perching Birds

red vented bulbul Least Concern
red vented bulbul

Pycnonotus cafer

Explore the Red-vented Bulbul (Pycnonotus cafer). Learn about its habitat, diet, and why it's one of the world's top 100 invasive species.

20-20 cm

5,291

Black Brown

Perching Birds

red wattled lapwing Least Concern
red wattled lapwing

Vanellus indicus

Learn about the red-wattled lapwing (Vanellus indicus), known for its 'did-he-do-it' call. Explore its habitat, diet, and unique nesting habits.

32-35 cm

3,780

Brown White

Waders

Least Concern
Red-billed Blue Magpie

Urocissa erythroryncha

Discover the Red-billed Blue Magpie (Urocissa erythroryncha). Learn about its striking blue plumage, long tail, diet, habitat, and tips for birdwatchers.

65-68 cm

728

Blue Red

Perching Birds

Least Concern
Red-billed Chough

Pyrrhocorax pyrrhocorax

Discover the Red-billed Chough (Pyrrhocorax pyrrhocorax). Learn about this unique corvid's appearance, mountain habitat, diet, nesting habits, and conservation.

39-41 cm

725

Black Red

Perching Birds

Least Concern
Red-billed Leiothrix

Leiothrix lutea

Discover the Red-billed Leiothrix (Leiothrix lutea), also known as the Pekin Robin. Learn about its vibrant plumage, unique behavior, and habitat requirements.

13-15 cm

671

Olive Red

Perching Birds

Near Threatened
Red-breasted Parakeet

Psittacula alexandri

Discover the Red-breasted Parakeet (Psittacula alexandri). Learn about its vibrant appearance, natural habitat, diet, and behavior in our comprehensive guide.

33-38 cm

764

Green Red

Perching Birds

Least Concern
Red-faced Liocichla

Liocichla phoenicea

Discover the Red-faced Liocichla (Liocichla phoenicea), a striking olive and red perching bird. Learn about its habitat, diet, and tips for birdwatching.

20-22 cm

683

Olive Red

Perching Birds

Least Concern
Red-fronted Rosefinch

Carpodacus puniceus

Discover the Red-fronted Rosefinch (Carpodacus puniceus). Learn about this striking Himalayan perching bird, its unique physical features, habitat, and behavior.

19-21 cm

747

Red Brown

Perching Birds

Least Concern
Red-fronted Serin

Serinus pusillus

Discover the Red-fronted Serin (Serinus pusillus), a stunning mountain finch. Learn about its habitat, diet, breeding habits, and tips for birdwatchers.

11-12 cm

747

Black Red

Perching Birds

Least Concern
Red-headed Bullfinch

Pyrrhula erythrocephala

Discover the Red-headed Bullfinch (Pyrrhula erythrocephala). Learn about its appearance, diet, habitat, and expert birdwatching tips for this unique finch.

15-17 cm

760

Grey Orange

Perching Birds

Least Concern
Red-headed Bunting

Emberiza bruniceps

Discover the Red-headed Bunting (Emberiza bruniceps). Learn about its vibrant plumage, migratory habits, unique nesting behaviors, and tips for birdwatchers.

15-17 cm

741

Yellow Red

Perching Birds

Least Concern
Red-tailed Minla

Minla ignotincta

Discover the Red-tailed Minla (Minla ignotincta), a vibrant perching bird. Learn about its habitat, diet, physical traits, and expert tips for birdwatching.

13-15 cm

635

Brown Red

Perching Birds

Least Concern
Red-throated Flycatcher

Ficedula albicilla

Discover the Red-throated Flycatcher (Ficedula albicilla). Learn about this small, migratory perching bird's appearance, habitat, diet, and birdwatching tips.

11-13 cm

783

Brown Red

Perching Birds

Least Concern
Red-throated Pipit

Anthus cervinus

Discover the Red-throated Pipit (Anthus cervinus), a migratory perching bird. Learn about its habitat, physical traits, diet, and tips for successful birdwatching.

14-15 cm

696

Brown Red

Perching Birds

Least Concern
Red-whiskered Bulbul

Pycnonotus jocosus

Discover the Red-whiskered Bulbul (Pycnonotus jocosus). Learn about its distinct physical appearance, behavior, habitat, nesting habits, and expert birding tips.

20-22 cm

657

Brown White

Perching Birds

Least Concern
Reed Bunting

Emberiza schoeniclus

Discover the Reed Bunting (Emberiza schoeniclus), a distinct perching bird found in wetlands. Learn about its identification, habitat, diet, and nesting habits.

14-16 cm

833

Brown Black

Perching Birds

Least Concern
Richards Pipit

Anthus richardi

Discover the Richard's Pipit (Anthus richardi), a striking perching bird. Learn about its identification, migratory habits, diet, and tips for birdwatchers.

17-20 cm

766

Brown Buff

Perching Birds

Near Threatened
River Lapwing

Vanellus duvaucelii

Discover the River Lapwing (Vanellus duvaucelii), a striking grey and white wader. Learn about its habitat, diet, and tips for spotting this unique river bird.

29-32 cm

801

Grey White

Waders