Nepal Birds

640 bird species    -: 5 Critically Endangered

Least Concern
Banded Bay Cuckoo

Cacomantis sonneratii

Discover the Banded Bay Cuckoo (Cacomantis sonneratii), a unique perching bird. Learn about its appearance, habitat, diet, and tips for spotting this elusive species.

21-24 cm

792

Brown White

Perching Birds

Least Concern
Bank Myna

Acridotheres ginginianus

Discover the Bank Myna (Acridotheres ginginianus), a unique perching bird. Learn about its bluish-gray plumage, brick-red markings, habitat, and nesting habits.

20-22 cm

694

Bluish-gray Brick-red

Perching Birds

Least Concern
Bar-headed Goose

Anser indicus

Discover the Bar-headed Goose (Anser indicus), one of the world's highest-flying birds. Learn about its unique grey and white plumage, habitat, and incredible migration.

71-76 cm

739

Grey White

Duck-like Birds

barbary falcon Least Concern
barbary falcon

Falco peregrinus

Learn about the Barbary Falcon (Falco pelegrinoides), a swift desert raptor. Discover its habitat, diet, and unique physical traits in our expert guide.

33-44 cm

2,276

Brown Grey
Least Concern
Barn Swallow

Hirundo rustica

Discover the Barn Swallow (Hirundo rustica). Learn about this iconic perching bird's appearance, migratory habits, diet, nesting behaviors, and conservation status.

15-19 cm

690

Blue Orange

Perching Birds

Least Concern
Barred Cuckoo-Dove

Macropygia unchall

Discover the Barred Cuckoo-Dove (Macropygia unchall). Learn about its unique appearance, diet, habitat, and expert birdwatching tips for this elusive perching bird.

37-41 cm

790

Brown Black

Perching Birds

bay backed shrike Least Concern
bay backed shrike

Lanius vittatus

Discover the Bay-backed Shrike (Lanius vittatus), a small South Asian predator known for its maroon mantle and unique hunting habits in dry scrub habitats.

17-17 cm

3,285

Grey Maroon

Perching Birds

Least Concern
Bay Woodpecker

Blythipicus pyrrhotis

Discover the Bay Woodpecker (Blythipicus pyrrhotis). Learn about this unique tree-clinging bird's physical appearance, habitat, diet, and expert birding tips.

30-35 cm

792

Brown Buff

Tree-clinging Birds

baya weaver Least Concern
baya weaver

Ploceus philippinus

Learn about the Baya Weaver (Ploceus philippinus), famous for its intricate hanging nests, unique breeding displays, and diverse diet across Asia.

15-15 cm

6,464

Yellow Brown

Perching Birds

Near Threatened
Bearded Vulture

Gypaetus barbatus

Discover the Bearded Vulture (Gypaetus barbatus), a unique bird of prey. Learn about its habitat, distinct orange-grey appearance, diet, and conservation status.

94-125 cm

805

Grey Orange

Birds of Prey

Least Concern
Beautiful Rosefinch

Carpodacus pulcherrimus

Discover the Beautiful Rosefinch (Carpodacus pulcherrimus). Learn about its pink plumage, Himalayan habitat, diet, and expert tips for spotting this perching bird.

14-16 cm

821

Pink Grey

Perching Birds

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

774

Black White

Upland Ground Birds

Least Concern
Black Baza

Aviceda leuphotes

Discover the Black Baza (Aviceda leuphotes), a striking bird of prey. Learn about its unique appearance, diet, habitat, and expert tips for birdwatchers.

30-35 cm

746

Black White

Birds of Prey

Least Concern
Black Bulbul

Hypsipetes leucocephalus

Discover the Black Bulbul (Hypsipetes leucocephalus), a striking perching bird. Learn about its appearance, habitat, diet, and tips for successful birdwatching.

24-25 cm

728

Black Red

Perching Birds

black crowned night heron Least Concern
black crowned night heron

Nycticorax nycticorax

Discover the Black-crowned Night Heron. Learn about its nocturnal behavior, diverse diet, global habitat, and unique physical features in our expert guide.

58-65 cm

3,569

Black Grey

Waders

Least Concern
black drongo

Dicrurus macrocercus

Discover the Black Drongo (Dicrurus macrocercus), a fearless Asian bird known as the 'King Crow' for its aggressive defense and distinctive forked tail.

28-28 cm

4,315

Black Blue

Perching Birds

black eagle Least Concern
black eagle

Ictinaetus malaiensis

Learn about the Black Eagle (Ictinaetus malayensis), a unique raptor of tropical Asia known for its slow canopy flight and specialized nest-raiding habits.

69-81 cm

3,360

Black Brown

Birds of Prey

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

789

Black White

Upland Ground Birds

black headed ibis Least Concern
black headed ibis

Threskiornis melanocephalus

Discover the Black-headed Ibis (Threskiornis melanocephalus), a versatile wading bird of South and Southeast Asia. Learn about its striking white and black plumage, diverse habitats, and fascinating diet.

75-75 cm

5,418

White Black

Waders

black kite Least Concern
black kite

Milvus migrans

Learn about the Black Kite (Milvus migrans), a versatile bird of prey known for its scavenging habits, soaring flight, and distinctive forked tail.

58-66 cm

3,673

Black Brown

Birds of Prey

black redstart Least Concern
black redstart

Phoenicurus ochruros

Comprehensive guide to the Black Redstart (Phoenicurus ochruros). Explore its unique orange-red tail, rocky habitats, and diverse diet of insects and berries.

15-15 cm

4,050

Black Orange

Perching Birds

black stork Least Concern
black stork

Ciconia nigra

Discover the elusive Black Stork (Ciconia nigra). Learn about its habitat, diet, shy behavior, and migration patterns in this comprehensive SEO guide.

90-100 cm

3,039

Black White

Waders

black tailed crake Least Concern
black tailed crake

Zapornia bicolor

Discover the Black-tailed Crake (Porzana bicolor). Learn about its mountain wetland habitat, physical traits, behavior, and tips for birdwatchers.

25-25 cm

1,479

Orange White
black tailed godwit Near Threatened
black tailed godwit

Limosa limosa

Learn all about the Black-tailed Godwit (Limosa limosa). Discover its physical traits, habitat, diet, and conservation status in our comprehensive guide.

36-44 cm

1,598

Brown Orange