Nepal Birds

640 bird species    -: 5 Critically Endangered

Least Concern
Spotted Forktail

Enicurus maculatus

Discover the Spotted Forktail (Enicurus maculatus), a striking black-and-white bird of Asian mountain streams. Learn about its habitat, diet, and nesting habits.

25-28 cm

668

Black White

Perching Birds

Least Concern
Spotted Grasshopper-warbler

Locustella thoracica

Discover the Spotted Grasshopper-warbler (Locustella thoracica). Learn about its unique olive-brown plumage, secretive behavior, nesting habits, and expert tips.

12-14 cm

758

Olive-brown Whitish

Perching Birds

Least Concern
Spotted Laughingthrush

Ianthocincla ocellata

Discover the Spotted Laughingthrush (Ianthocincla ocellata), a stunning Himalayan bird. Learn about its habitat, diet, behavior, and expert birdwatching tips.

30-33 cm

689

Brown White

Perching Birds

Least Concern
spotted owlet

Athene brama

Discover the Spotted Owlet (Athene brama), a small nocturnal bird of Asia. Learn about its urban adaptation, diverse diet, and unique nesting habits.

21-21 cm

4,216

Brown White

Night Birds

Least Concern
spotted redshank

Tringa erythropus

Learn about the Spotted Redshank (Tringa erythropus), a striking migratory wader known for its black breeding plumage and long red legs.

29-32 cm

1,693

Black Grey
Least Concern
Square-tailed Drongo-cuckoo

Surniculus lugubris

Discover the Square-tailed Drongo-cuckoo (Surniculus lugubris). Learn about its unique physical appearance, habitat, diet, and fascinating mimicry behavior.

22-24 cm

732

Black White

Perching Birds

Endangered
steppe eagle

Aquila nipalensis

Discover the Steppe Eagle (Aquila nipalensis). Learn about its dry habitat, diverse hunting techniques, diet of susliks, and physical characteristics.

76-80 cm

3,096

Black Brown

Birds of Prey

Least Concern
Stork-billed Kingfisher

Pelargopsis capensis

Discover the Stork-billed Kingfisher (Pelargopsis capensis). Learn about its physical appearance, habitat, diet, and tips for spotting this majestic bird.

35-38 cm

726

Brown Blue

Perching Birds

Least Concern
Streak-breasted Scimitar-babbler

Pomatorhinus ruficollis

Discover the Streak-breasted Scimitar-babbler (Pomatorhinus ruficollis). Learn about its olive-brown plumage, unique curved beak, habitat, and nesting habits.

16-19 cm

681

Olive-brown White

Perching Birds

Least Concern
Streak-throated Woodpecker

Picus xanthopygaeus

Discover the Streak-throated Woodpecker (Picus xanthopygaeus). Learn about its green plumage, unique nesting habits, diet, and tips for spotting this bird.

27-29 cm

759

Green White

Tree-clinging Birds

Least Concern
Streaked Laughingthrush

Trochalopteron lineatum

Discover the Streaked Laughingthrush (Trochalopteron lineatum), a charming Himalayan songbird. Learn about its appearance, habitat, diet, and birdwatching tips.

18-20 cm

706

Grey-brown Rufous

Perching Birds

Least Concern
Streaked Rosefinch

Carpodacus rubicilloides

Discover the Streaked Rosefinch (Carpodacus rubicilloides). Learn about its unique pink and grey plumage, Himalayan habitat, diet, and expert birdwatching tips.

19-21 cm

767

Pink Grey

Perching Birds

Least Concern
Streaked Spiderhunter

Arachnothera magna

Discover the Streaked Spiderhunter (Arachnothera magna). Learn about this olive-colored, nectar-loving bird's unique habitat, breeding habits, and identification.

16-17 cm

672

Olive Black

Perching Birds

Least Concern
Striated Babbler

Argya earlei

Discover the Striated Babbler (Argya earlei), a unique perching bird. Learn about its habitat, physical appearance, diet, and tips for successful birdwatching.

21-25 cm

710

Brown Buff

Perching Birds

Least Concern
Striated Bulbul

Alcurus striatus

Discover the Striated Bulbul (Alcurus striatus), a unique perching bird. Learn about its physical features, habitat, diet, and tips for birdwatchers in this guide.

20-23 cm

684

Brown White

Perching Birds

Least Concern
Striated Grassbird

Megalurus palustris

Discover the Striated Grassbird (Megalurus palustris), a large, distinctive perching bird. Learn about its habitat, diet, breeding habits, and identification tips.

22-28 cm

682

Brown White

Perching Birds

Least Concern
Striated Laughingthrush

Grammatoptila striata

Discover the Striated Laughingthrush (Grammatoptila striata), a unique perching bird. Learn about its appearance, Himalayan habitat, diet, and birdwatching tips.

23-25 cm

702

Brown White

Perching Birds

Least Concern
Striated Prinia

Prinia crinigera

Discover the Striated Prinia (Prinia crinigera), a fascinating perching bird. Learn about its appearance, habitat, diet, and tips for birdwatchers in this guide.

16-18 cm

707

Brown Grey

Perching Birds

Least Concern
Stripe-throated Yuhina

Yuhina gularis

Discover the Stripe-throated Yuhina (Yuhina gularis), a charming perching bird of the Himalayas. Learn about its habitat, diet, behavior, and identification tips.

13-15 cm

664

Brown Buff

Perching Birds

Least Concern
Sultan Tit

Melanochlora sultanea

Discover the stunning Sultan Tit (Melanochlora sultanea). Learn about its striking black and yellow plumage, unique behavior, natural habitat, and conservation.

20-21 cm

733

Black Yellow

Perching Birds

Near Threatened
Swamp Francolin

Ortygornis gularis

Discover the Swamp Francolin (Ortygornis gularis), a secretive upland ground bird known for its brown and buff plumage. Learn about its habitat, diet, behavior, and tips for birdwatchers.

37-38 cm

802

Brown Buff

Upland Ground Birds

temmincks stint Least Concern
temmincks stint

Calidris temminckii

Learn about the Temminck's Stint (Calidris temminckii), a small wader known for its unique breeding habits, yellowish legs, and remarkable migratory journey.

13-15 cm

1,744

Brown White
Least Concern
Thick-billed Green-pigeon

Treron curvirostra

Discover the Thick-billed Green-pigeon (Treron curvirostra). Learn about its distinctive maroon markings, green plumage, habitat, and expert birdwatching tips.

22-31 cm

799

Green Maroon

Perching Birds

Least Concern
Thick-billed Warbler

Arundinax aedon

Discover the Thick-billed Warbler (Arundinax aedon). Learn about this elusive brown perching bird, its unique song, migration patterns, and expert birding tips.

17-20 cm

741

Brown Buff

Perching Birds