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Himalayan Cuckoo
Cuculus saturatus
Discover the Himalayan Cuckoo (Cuculus saturatus), a fascinating perching bird. Learn about its grey and white plumage, habitat, diet, and unique breeding behavior.
30-34 cm
797
Perching Birds
Himalayan Cutia
Cutia nipalensis
Discover the Himalayan Cutia (Cutia nipalensis), a unique perching bird. Learn about its appearance, habitat, diet, and conservation status in this guide.
17-19 cm
628
Perching Birds
Himalayan Flameback
Dinopium shorii
Discover the Himalayan Flameback (Dinopium shorii), a striking tree-clinging woodpecker. Learn about its appearance, diet, habitat, and expert birdwatching tips.
28-30 cm
670
Tree-clinging Birds
Himalayan Forest Thrush
Zoothera salimalii
Discover the Himalayan Forest Thrush (Zoothera salimalii). Learn about its unique physical appearance, habitat, behavior, and tips for spotting this rare species.
25-27 cm
682
Perching Birds
Himalayan Grasshopper-warbler
Locustella kashmirensis
Discover the Himalayan Grasshopper-warbler (Locustella kashmirensis). Learn about this elusive perching bird's habitat, physical traits, and expert birding tips.
13-15 cm
692
Perching Birds
Least Concern
Himalayan Monal
Lophophorus impejanus
Discover the Himalayan Monal (Lophophorus impejanus). Learn about this stunning bird's iridescent appearance, habitat, diet, and tips for birdwatchers.
63-72 cm
765
Upland Ground Birds
Himalayan Owl
Strix nivicolum
Discover the Himalayan Owl (Strix nivicolum). Learn about this mysterious nocturnal bird's physical traits, unique habitat, hunting habits, and conservation.
34-47 cm
693
Night Birds
Himalayan Quail
Ophrysia superciliosa
Discover the enigmatic Himalayan Quail (Ophrysia superciliosa), a critically endangered upland ground bird from the Indian Himalayas, possibly extinct. Learn about its elusive nature, physical appearance, habitat, and dire conservation status.
25-25 cm
805
Upland Ground Birds
Himalayan Rubythroat
Calliope pectoralis
Discover the Himalayan Rubythroat (Calliope pectoralis). Learn about this stunning bird's appearance, high-altitude habitat, diet, and expert birding tips.
14-16 cm
674
Perching Birds
Himalayan Shortwing
Brachypteryx cruralis
Discover the Himalayan Shortwing (Brachypteryx cruralis). Learn about this elusive dark blue perching bird's habitat, diet, breeding habits, and birding tips.
11-13 cm
618
Perching Birds
Himalayan Snowcock
Tetraogallus himalayensis
Learn about the Himalayan Snowcock (Tetraogallus himalayensis), a large upland ground bird. Discover its grey and white plumage, high-altitude habitat, and unique behaviors.
54-72 cm
898
Upland Ground Birds
Himalayan Swiftlet
Aerodramus brevirostris
Discover the Himalayan Swiftlet (Aerodramus brevirostris), a unique tree-clinging bird. Learn about its size, appearance, habitat, and behaviors in our expert guide.
13-14 cm
756
Tree-clinging Birds
himalayan vulture
Gyps himalayensis
Discover the majestic Himalayan Vulture (Gyps himalayensis). Learn about its massive wingspan, high-altitude habitat, diet, and conservation status.
115-125 cm
1,557
Himalayan White-browed Rosefinch
Carpodacus thura
Discover the Himalayan White-browed Rosefinch (Carpodacus thura). Learn about its unique pink plumage, high-altitude habitat, diet, and birdwatching tips.
17-18 cm
697
Perching Birds
Himalayan Woodpecker
Dendrocopos himalayensis
Discover the Himalayan Woodpecker (Dendrocopos himalayensis). Learn about its physical traits, nesting habits, diet, and tips for spotting this mountain bird.
23-25 cm
681
Tree-clinging Birds
Least Concern
Hoary-throated Barwing
Sibia nipalensis
Discover the Hoary-throated Barwing (Sibia nipalensis). Learn about its unique physical traits, natural habitat, diet, and conservation status in this guide.
18-20 cm
621
Perching Birds
Hodgsons Frogmouth
Batrachostomus hodgsoni
Discover the elusive Hodgson's Frogmouth (Batrachostomus hodgsoni). Learn about this nocturnal bird's appearance, habitat, diet, and tips for spotting this masters of camouflage.
22-27 cm
755
Night Birds
Hodgsons Redstart
Phoenicurus hodgsoni
Discover the Hodgson's Redstart (Phoenicurus hodgsoni), a striking perching bird. Learn about its appearance, Himalayan habitat, diet, and expert birding tips.
14-15 cm
646
Perching Birds
Least Concern
Hodgsons Treecreeper
Certhia hodgsoni
Discover the Hodgson's Treecreeper (Certhia hodgsoni). Learn about this unique tree-clinging bird, its Himalayan habitat, physical traits, and expert birding tips.
12-14 cm
647
Tree-clinging Birds
Hooded Merganser
Lophodytes cucullatus
Discover the Hooded Merganser (Lophodytes cucullatus). Learn about this unique duck's appearance, habitat, diet, and nesting habits in our expert bird guide.
40-50 cm
525
Duck-like Birds
Hooded Tinamou
Nothocercus nigrocapillus
Discover the Hooded Tinamou (Nothocercus nigrocapillus), a secretive upland ground bird of the Andes. Learn about its habitat, diet, and unique behaviors.
20-23 cm
65
Upland Ground Birds
Hook-billed Kite
Chondrohierax uncinatus
Discover the Hook-billed Kite (Chondrohierax uncinatus), a unique bird of prey known for its specialized diet and distinctive hooked beak. Learn about its habitat.
35-45 cm
565
Birds of Prey
Horned Lark
Eremophila alpestris
Discover the Horned Lark (Eremophila alpestris), a unique perching bird. Learn about its appearance, habitat, diet, and tips for spotting this ground-dweller.
16-20 cm
683
Perching Birds
Least Concern
Horsfields Bushlark
Mirafra javanica
Discover the Horsfield's Bushlark (Mirafra javanica), a small, brown perching bird. Learn about its habitat, diet, unique behavior, and expert birdwatching tips.
12-15 cm
690
Perching Birds