Nepal Birds

640 bird species    -: 5 Critically Endangered

Least Concern
Chestnut-crowned Bush-warbler

Cettia major

Discover the Chestnut-crowned Bush-warbler (Cettia major), a secretive perching bird. Learn about its habitat, physical traits, diet, and expert birding tips.

12-13 cm

714

Brown Chestnut

Perching Birds

Least Concern
Chestnut-crowned Laughingthrush

Trochalopteron erythrocephalum

Discover the Chestnut-crowned Laughingthrush (Trochalopteron erythrocephalum). Learn about its olive-brown plumage, unique vocalizations, habitat, and nesting habits.

24-26 cm

709

Olive-brown Chestnut

Perching Birds

Least Concern
Chestnut-crowned Warbler

Phylloscopus castaniceps

Discover the Chestnut-crowned Warbler (Phylloscopus castaniceps). Learn about this olive-green perching bird's habitat, diet, physical traits, and nesting habits.

9-11 cm

760

Olive-green Chestnut

Perching Birds

Least Concern
Chestnut-eared Bunting

Emberiza fucata

Discover the Chestnut-eared Bunting (Emberiza fucata). Learn about this striking perching bird's habitat, physical traits, diet, and expert birdwatching tips.

15-16 cm

740

Brown Chestnut

Perching Birds

Least Concern
Chestnut-headed Bee-eater

Merops leschenaulti

Discover the Chestnut-headed Bee-eater (Merops leschenaulti). Learn about its vibrant green and chestnut plumage, insect-based diet, and tropical habitats.

18-21 cm

773

Green Chestnut

Perching Birds

Least Concern
Chestnut-headed Tesia

Cettia castaneocoronata

Discover the Chestnut-headed Tesia (Cettia castaneocoronata). Learn about this vibrant perching bird's habitat, diet, identification, and key birdwatching tips.

8-10 cm

685

Yellow Chestnut

Perching Birds

Least Concern
Chestnut-shouldered Bush-sparrow

Gymnoris xanthocollis

Discover the Chestnut-shouldered Bush-sparrow (Gymnoris xanthocollis). Learn about its habitat, diet, physical traits, and expert tips for birding success.

12-14 cm

724

Grey Yellow

Perching Birds

Least Concern
Chestnut-tailed Starling

Sturnia malabarica

Discover the Chestnut-tailed Starling (Sturnia malabarica). Learn about its unique gray and chestnut plumage, habitat, diet, and birdwatching tips for enthusiasts.

19-21 cm

692

Gray Chestnut

Perching Birds

Least Concern
Chestnut-winged Cuckoo

Clamator coromandus

Discover the Chestnut-winged Cuckoo (Clamator coromandus), a striking perching bird. Learn about its chestnut wings, unique behavior, and habitat in this expert guide.

37-45 cm

729

Chestnut Black

Perching Birds

Chukar Least Concern
Chukar

Alectoris chukar

<p>Learn about the <strong>Chukar (Alectoris chukar)</strong>, a medium-sized upland ground bird known for its grey and brown plumage and rocky habitat.</p>

32-35 cm

1,040

Grey Brown

Upland Ground Birds

Near Threatened
Cinereous Vulture

Aegypius monachus

Discover the Cinereous Vulture (Aegypius monachus), a massive bird of prey. Learn about its habitat, diet, physical traits, and conservation status today.

100-120 cm

810

Black Brown

Birds of Prey

Least Concern
Citrine Wagtail

Motacilla citreola

Discover the Citrine Wagtail (Motacilla citreola), a vibrant yellow perching bird. Learn about its habitat, diet, breeding habits, and expert birding tips here.

15-18 cm

747

Yellow Grey

Perching Birds

Least Concern
Coal Tit

Periparus ater

Discover the Coal Tit (Periparus ater), a small, energetic perching bird. Learn about its grey and black plumage, woodland habitat, diet, and nesting habits.

10-12 cm

734

Grey Black

Perching Birds

collared falconet Least Concern
collared falconet

Microhierax caerulescens

Discover the Collared Falconet (Microhierax caerulescens), a tiny but fierce raptor found in the forests of the Indian Subcontinent and Southeast Asia.

18-18 cm

2,280

Black Orange

Birds of Prey

Least Concern
Collared Grosbeak

Mycerobas affinis

Discover the Collared Grosbeak (Mycerobas affinis). Learn about this striking yellow and black perching bird, its habitat, diet, and tips for birdwatchers.

22-24 cm

817

Yellow Black

Perching Birds

Least Concern
Collared Sand Martin

Riparia riparia

Discover the Collared Sand Martin (Riparia riparia). Learn about this small brown perching bird, its unique nesting habits, migratory patterns, and diet.

12-13 cm

697

Brown White

Perching Birds

Least Concern
Collared Scops-owl

Otus lettia

Discover the Collared Scops-owl (Otus lettia), a mysterious night bird. Learn about its physical appearance, habitat, diet, and tips for successful observation.

23-25 cm

747

Grey-brown Buff

Night Birds

Least Concern
common babbler

Argya caudata

Learn about the common babbler (Turdoides caudata). Explore its physical traits, dry scrub habitat, social behavior, and diet in this comprehensive guide.

23-23 cm

2,926

Brown Grey

Perching Birds

Least Concern
Common Buttonquail

Turnix sylvaticus

Discover the Common Buttonquail (Turnix sylvaticus). Learn about this secretive upland ground bird's appearance, diet, unique breeding habits, and conservation.

15-16 cm

770

Brown Buff

Upland Ground Birds

Least Concern
common crane

Grus grus

Learn about the Common Crane (Grus grus), a majestic bird found across Eurasia. Discover its physical traits, diverse habitat, and omnivorous diet.

110-120 cm

2,699

Grey Black

Waders

Least Concern
Common Cuckoo

Cuculus canorus

Discover the Common Cuckoo (Cuculus canorus). Learn about its unique brood parasitic behavior, physical traits, habitat, and tips for birdwatching.

32-34 cm

873

Grey White

Perching Birds

Least Concern
Common Green Magpie

Cissa chinensis

Discover the Common Green Magpie (Cissa chinensis), a stunning tropical perching bird. Learn about its appearance, habitat, diet, and tips for birdwatchers.

37-39 cm

713

Green Red

Perching Birds

Least Concern
common greenshank

Tringa nebularia

Discover the Common Greenshank (Tringa nebularia). Learn about its habitat, diet, behavior, and physical features in our comprehensive birding guide.

30-34 cm

1,513

Grey White
Least Concern
common hawk cuckoo

Hierococcyx varius

Learn about the Common Hawk Cuckoo (Hierococcyx varius), known for its brain-fever call, hawk-like appearance, and unique brood parasitic nesting habits.

34-34 cm

1,460

Grey Black