Nepal Birds

640 bird species    -: 5 Critically Endangered

Least Concern
Russet Sparrow

Passer cinnamomeus

Discover the Russet Sparrow (Passer cinnamomeus), a vibrant cinnamon-colored bird. Learn about its habitat, diet, breeding habits, and expert birding tips here.

13-15 cm

762

Cinnamon Grey

Perching Birds

Least Concern
Rusty-cheeked Scimitar-babbler

Erythrogenys erythrogenys

Discover the Rusty-cheeked Scimitar-babbler (Erythrogenys erythrogenys). Learn about its olive-brown plumage, unique curved bill, habitat, and birdwatching tips.

22-26 cm

684

Olive-brown Rusty

Perching Birds

Least Concern
Rusty-flanked Treecreeper

Certhia nipalensis

Discover the Rusty-flanked Treecreeper (Certhia nipalensis). Learn about this unique tree-clinging bird's habitat, diet, identification, and conservation status.

14-15 cm

659

Brown Rusty

Tree-clinging Birds

Least Concern
Rusty-fronted Barwing

Actinodura egertoni

Discover the Rusty-fronted Barwing (Actinodura egertoni), a unique perching bird of the Himalayas. Learn about its appearance, diet, habitat, and nesting habits.

17-19 cm

659

Brown Rufous

Perching Birds

Endangered
Saker Falcon

Falco cherrug

Discover the Saker Falcon (Falco cherrug), a majestic bird of prey. Learn about its physical appearance, habitat, diet, and conservation status in this guide.

45-57 cm

718

Brown White

Birds of Prey

Least Concern
Sand Lark

Alaudala raytal

Discover the Sand Lark (Alaudala raytal), a small perching bird. Learn about its grey plumage, riverine habitat, unique diet, and essential birdwatching tips.

12-13 cm

708

Grey White

Perching Birds

Least Concern
Sanderling

Calidris alba

Discover the Sanderling (Calidris alba), a small, energetic wader known for its rapid movements along shorelines. Learn about its habitat, diet, and behavior.

18-21 cm

750

White Grey

Waders

Least Concern
Satyr Tragopan

Tragopan satyra

Discover the Satyr Tragopan (Tragopan satyra), a stunning Himalayan pheasant. Learn about its vibrant red plumage, habitat, diet, and birdwatching tips.

67-72 cm

713

Red Brown

Upland Ground Birds

Least Concern
savanna nightjar

Caprimulgus affinis

Learn about the Savanna Nightjar (Caprimulgus affinis). Discover its unique rooftop nesting habits, nocturnal behavior, and physical characteristics.

23-23 cm

1,531

Black Brown
scaly breasted munia Least Concern
scaly breasted munia

Lonchura punctulata

Discover the Scaly-breasted Munia (Lonchura punctulata). Learn about its distinctive scale markings, habitat, diet, and global distribution in this guide.

11-12 cm

6,912

Brown Black

Perching Birds

Least Concern
Scaly Laughingthrush

Trochalopteron subunicolor

Discover the Scaly Laughingthrush (Trochalopteron subunicolor). Learn about its unique olive-brown plumage, habitat, diet, and expert tips for birdwatching enthusiasts.

23-25 cm

713

Olive-brown Black

Perching Birds

Least Concern
Scaly Thrush

Zoothera dauma

Discover the Scaly Thrush (Zoothera dauma), a stunning gold and black perching bird. Learn about its habitat, diet, and tips for spotting this elusive species.

27-30 cm

674

Gold Black

Perching Birds

Least Concern
Scaly-bellied Woodpecker

Picus squamatus

Discover the Scaly-bellied Woodpecker (Picus squamatus). Learn about its unique green plumage, habitat in the Himalayas, diet, and expert birdwatching tips.

33-35 cm

746

Green White

Tree-clinging Birds

Least Concern
Scaly-breasted Cupwing

Pnoepyga albiventer

Discover the Scaly-breasted Cupwing (Pnoepyga albiventer). Learn about this elusive bird's habitat, physical features, unique behavior, and expert birding tips.

10-11 cm

719

Brown White

Perching Birds

Least Concern
Scarlet Finch

Carpodacus sipahi

Discover the Scarlet Finch (Carpodacus sipahi), a striking red perching bird. Learn about its habitat, diet, physical traits, and expert birding tips today.

14-15 cm

782

Red Black

Perching Birds

Least Concern
Scarlet-backed Flowerpecker

Dicaeum cruentatum

Discover the Scarlet-backed Flowerpecker (Dicaeum cruentatum). Learn about its vibrant red plumage, unique habitat, diet, and tips for birdwatchers in Asia.

8-9 cm

700

Red Black

Perching Birds

Least Concern
Scarlet-breasted Woodpecker

Dryobates cathpharius

Discover the Scarlet-breasted Woodpecker (Dryobates cathpharius). Learn about its unique physical traits, habitat, diet, and tips for spotting this elusive bird.

17-19 cm

744

Black Red

Tree-clinging Birds

Least Concern
short toed snake eagle

Circaetus gallicus

Discover the Short-toed Snake Eagle (Circaetus gallicus). Learn about its owl-like face, specialized snake diet, and unique habitat across open plains.

62-67 cm

3,213

Grey White

Birds of Prey

Least Concern
Short-eared Owl

Asio flammeus

Discover the Short-eared Owl (Asio flammeus). Learn about this unique nocturnal bird's appearance, hunting habits, grassland habitat, and conservation status.

34-43 cm

737

Brown Buff

Night Birds

Least Concern
Siberian Rubythroat

Calliope calliope

Discover the Siberian Rubythroat (Calliope calliope). Learn about its striking red throat, migratory patterns, breeding habits, and tips for birdwatchers.

14-16 cm

715

Brown Red

Perching Birds

Least Concern
Sikkim Treecreeper

Certhia discolor

Discover the Sikkim Treecreeper (Certhia discolor), a unique tree-clinging bird found in the Himalayas. Learn about its habitat, diet, and identification tips.

14-15 cm

717

Brown White

Tree-clinging Birds

Least Concern
Silver-backed Needletail

Hirundapus cochinchinensis

Discover the Silver-backed Needletail (Hirundapus cochinchinensis), a unique tree-clinging bird. Learn about its appearance, habitat, and behavior.

19-20 cm

724

Brown Silver

Tree-clinging Birds

Least Concern
Silver-eared Mesia

Leiothrix argentauris

Discover the Silver-eared Mesia (Leiothrix argentauris), a stunning perching bird. Learn about its olive plumage, silver ear patches, habitat, and behavior.

16-18 cm

696

Olive Silver

Perching Birds

Least Concern
sirkeer malkoha

Taccocua leschenaultii

Discover the Sirkeer Malkoha (Taccocua leschenaultii), a unique ground-dwelling cuckoo found in South Asia. Learn about its habitat, diet, and behavior.

42-42 cm

1,745

Brown