Nepal Birds

640 bird species    -: 5 Critically Endangered

Least Concern
Robin Accentor

Prunella rubeculoides

Discover the Robin Accentor (Prunella rubeculoides), a unique perching bird of the Himalayas. Learn about its appearance, diet, habitat, and birdwatching tips.

15-17 cm

730

Brown Orange

Perching Birds

Least Concern
Rock Bunting

Emberiza cia

Discover the Rock Bunting (Emberiza cia), a distinctive perching bird. Learn about its habitat, physical traits, diet, and tips for spotting this mountain species.

15-17 cm

803

Brown Grey

Perching Birds

Least Concern
Rock Eagle-owl

Bubo bengalensis

Discover the Rock Eagle-owl (Bubo bengalensis), a majestic nocturnal raptor. Learn about its habitat, physical traits, diet, and birdwatching tips in this guide.

50-56 cm

759

Brown Buff

Night Birds

Least Concern
Rosy Minivet

Pericrocotus roseus

Discover the Rosy Minivet (Pericrocotus roseus), a stunning perching bird. Learn about its habitat, diet, identification, and key birdwatching tips today.

18-20 cm

677

Grey Pink

Perching Birds

Least Concern
Rosy Pipit

Anthus roseatus

Discover the Rosy Pipit (Anthus roseatus), a striking passerine bird. Learn about its appearance, Himalayan habitat, unique breeding behaviors, and birding tips.

15-16 cm

723

Grey Pink

Perching Birds

Least Concern
rosy starling

Pastor roseus

Discover the rosy starling (Pastor roseus). Learn about its unique pink plumage, diet of locusts, and behavior in this comprehensive bird guide.

21-21 cm

3,220

Pink Blue

Perching Birds

Least Concern
ruddy breasted crake

Zapornia fusca

Discover the Ruddy-breasted Crake (Porzana fusca). Learn about its physical appearance, wetland habitat, diet, and secretive behavior in our expert guide.

22-22 cm

1,468

Orange Brown
Least Concern
ruddy shelduck

Tadorna ferruginea

Learn about the Ruddy Shelduck (Brahminy Duck), a unique orange-brown waterfowl. Explore its habitat, diet, breeding habits, and migratory patterns.

61-67 cm

4,527

Orange Black

Duck-like Birds

Least Concern
Ruff

Calidris pugnax

Discover the fascinating Ruff (Calidris pugnax), a unique wader bird. Learn about its distinct physical appearance, migratory patterns, diet, and nesting habits.

20-32 cm

846

Brown White

Waders

Least Concern
Rufous Sibia

Heterophasia capistrata

Discover the Rufous Sibia (Heterophasia capistrata), a vibrant Himalayan perching bird. Learn about its appearance, diet, habitat, and expert birding tips here.

21-23 cm

650

Rufous Black

Perching Birds

rufous treepie Least Concern
rufous treepie

Dendrocitta vagabunda

Learn about the Rufous Treepie (Dendrocitta vagabunda), a versatile member of the crow family known for its striking colors and opportunistic feeding habits.

46-50 cm

7,522

Orange Grey

Perching Birds

Least Concern
Rufous Woodpecker

Micropternus brachyurus

Discover the Rufous Woodpecker (Micropternus brachyurus). Learn about its unique ant-nesting habits, rufous-brown plumage, and where to spot this elusive bird.

24-26 cm

823

Rufous-brown Black

Tree-clinging Birds

Near Threatened
Rufous-bellied Eagle

Lophotriorchis kienerii

Discover the Rufous-bellied Eagle (Lophotriorchis kienerii), a striking forest raptor. Learn about its habitat, diet, physical traits, and expert birding tips.

46-61 cm

845

Black Chestnut

Birds of Prey

Least Concern
Rufous-bellied Niltava

Niltava sundara

Discover the Rufous-bellied Niltava (Niltava sundara), a stunning blue and orange bird. Explore its habitat, breeding habits, and tips for birdwatchers today.

15-18 cm

669

Blue Rufous

Perching Birds

Least Concern
Rufous-bellied Woodpecker

Dendrocopos hyperythrus

Discover the Rufous-bellied Woodpecker (Dendrocopos hyperythrus). Learn about its unique physical traits, habitat, diet, and tips for spotting this elusive bird.

20-25 cm

746

Rufous Black

Tree-clinging Birds

Least Concern
Rufous-breasted Accentor

Prunella strophiata

Discover the Rufous-breasted Accentor (Prunella strophiata). Learn about its physical features, high-altitude habitat, diet, and tips for spotting this bird.

13-15 cm

716

Brown Rufous

Perching Birds

Least Concern
Rufous-breasted Bush-robin

Tarsiger hyperythrus

Discover the Rufous-breasted Bush-robin (Tarsiger hyperythrus). Explore this guide on its appearance, habitat, diet, and tips for spotting this elusive bird.

12-14 cm

676

Blue-grey Orange

Perching Birds

Least Concern
Rufous-chinned Laughingthrush

Ianthocincla rufogularis

Discover the Rufous-chinned Laughingthrush (Ianthocincla rufogularis). Learn about this unique brown and rufous perching bird, its habitat, diet, and behavior.

23-25 cm

705

Brown Rufous

Perching Birds

Least Concern
Rufous-gorgeted Flycatcher

Ficedula strophiata

Discover the Rufous-gorgeted Flycatcher (Ficedula strophiata). Learn about its unique appearance, Himalayan habitat, diet, and expert tips for birdwatchers.

11-13 cm

764

Brown Orange

Perching Birds

Least Concern
Rufous-necked Laughingthrush

Pterorhinus ruficollis

Discover the Rufous-necked Laughingthrush (Pterorhinus ruficollis). Learn about its physical traits, unique habitat, diet, and tips for birdwatchers in the wild.

23-27 cm

700

Grey Rufous

Perching Birds

Least Concern
Rufous-throated Wren-babbler

Spelaeornis caudatus

Discover the elusive Rufous-throated Wren-babbler (Spelaeornis caudatus). Learn about its habitat, unique physical traits, diet, and tips for spotting this rare bird.

9-10 cm

705

Brown Rufous

Perching Birds

Least Concern
Rufous-vented Tit

Periparus rubidiventris

Discover the Rufous-vented Tit (Periparus rubidiventris), a small, charismatic songbird of the Himalayas. Learn about its appearance, habitat, and nesting habits.

12-13 cm

682

Grey Rufous

Perching Birds

Least Concern
Rufous-vented Yuhina

Yuhina occipitalis

Discover the Rufous-vented Yuhina (Yuhina occipitalis). Learn about this unique Himalayan perching bird, its habitat, diet, and key identification features.

12-14 cm

658

Grey Rufous

Perching Birds

Least Concern
Rufous-winged Fulvetta

Schoeniparus castaneceps

Discover the Rufous-winged Fulvetta (Schoeniparus castaneceps). Learn about its physical traits, habitat, diet, and expert tips for spotting this unique bird.

12-13 cm

622

Brown Rufous

Perching Birds