Nepal Birds

640 bird species    -: 5 Critically Endangered

Common Hill Myna Least Concern
Common Hill Myna

Gracula religiosa

Discover the Common Hill Myna (Gracula religiosa), a talented mimic known for its striking black plumage, yellow wattles, and incredible vocal abilities.

27-30 cm

758

Black Yellow

Perching Birds

common hoopoe Least Concern
common hoopoe

Upupa epops

Explore the fascinating common hoopoe (Upupa epops), a colourful Afro-Eurasian bird known for its striking orange and white plumage and unique crest.

31-31 cm

5,861

Orange White

Perching Birds

Least Concern
Common Iora

Aegithina tiphia

Discover the Common Iora (Aegithina tiphia), a vibrant yellow perching bird. Learn about its habitat, diet, breeding habits, and tips for successful birdwatching.

12-15 cm

687

Yellow Black

Perching Birds

Least Concern
common kestrel

Falco tinnunculus

Discover the Common Kestrel (Falco tinnunculus). Learn about its unique hovering behavior, diverse habitat, diet, and tips for birdwatchers in this guide.

32-35 cm

1,654

Orange Grey
common kingfisher Least Concern
common kingfisher

Alcedo atthis

Learn about the Common Kingfisher (Alcedo atthis), a vibrant blue bird known for its incredible diving skills, unique riverbank nests, and territorial behavior.

16-16 cm

5,380

Black Orange

Perching Birds

common moorhen Least Concern
common moorhen

Gallinula chloropus

Learn about the Common Moorhen (Gallinula chloropus), a medium-sized water bird. Explore its habitat, diet, migration patterns, and unique physical traits.

32-35 cm

2,954

Brown Black

Duck-like Birds

common myna Least Concern
common myna

Acridotheres tristis

Learn about the Common Myna (Acridotheres tristis), an adaptable starling native to Asia. Discover its diet, nesting habits, and urban survival strategies.

25-25 cm

4,926

Brown Yellow

Perching Birds

Vulnerable
common pochard

Aythya ferina

Learn all about the Common Pochard (Aythya ferina). Discover its physical traits, habitat, diet, and why this diving duck is a favorite for birdwatchers.

42-49 cm

1,773

White Black
Least Concern
Common Quail

Coturnix coturnix

Discover the fascinating world of the Common Quail (Coturnix coturnix). Learn about its migratory habits, brown and buff plumage, and its life as an upland ground bird.

16-18 cm

1,061

Brown Buff

Upland Ground Birds

Least Concern
Common Redshank

Tringa totanus

Discover the Common Redshank (Tringa totanus), a distinctive wader bird. Learn about its appearance, habitat, diet, and expert tips for successful birdwatching.

27-29 cm

781

Brown Red

Waders

Least Concern
Common Rosefinch

Carpodacus erythrinus

Discover the Common Rosefinch (Carpodacus erythrinus). Learn about its striking red plumage, unique migratory patterns, diet, nesting habits, and identification.

13-15 cm

730

Red Brown

Perching Birds

Least Concern
common sandpiper

Actitis hypoleucos

Explore the world of the Common Sandpiper (Actitis hypoleucos). Learn about its unique tail-bobbing behavior, habitat, diet, and identification tips.

19-21 cm

1,677

Green White
Least Concern
common snipe

Gallinago gallinago

Discover the Common Snipe (Gallinago gallinago). Learn about its long bill, unique drumming sound, marshland habitat, and elusive behavior.

25-27 cm

1,664

Brown
common tailorbird Least Concern
common tailorbird

Orthotomus sutorius

Discover the Common Tailorbird (Orthotomus sutorius). Learn about its unique leaf-sewing nest, garden habitat, insect diet, and distinct upright tail.

13-13 cm

4,382

Olive White

Perching Birds

Least Concern
common teal

Anas crecca

Learn about the Common Teal (Anas crecca), the smallest dabbling duck in Europe. Discover its physical traits, habitat, diet, and behavior in our expert guide.

34-38 cm

1,510

Grey Brown
Least Concern
Common Tern

Sterna hirundo

Discover the Common Tern (Sterna hirundo), a graceful seabird. Learn about its physical appearance, nesting habits, diet, and tips for successful birdwatching.

31-35 cm

795

White Grey

Seabirds

Common Woodpigeon Least Concern
Common Woodpigeon

Columba palumbus

Discover the Common Woodpigeon (Columba palumbus). Learn about its physical appearance, habitat, diet, and interesting facts in our expert guide.

38-44 cm

834

Grey White

Perching Birds

Least Concern
Common Woodshrike

Tephrodornis pondicerianus

Discover the Common Woodshrike (Tephrodornis pondicerianus). Learn about its greyish-brown appearance, unique habitat, diet, and behavior in our expert bird guide.

15-18 cm

716

Greyish-brown White

Perching Birds

coppersmith barbet Least Concern
coppersmith barbet

Psilopogon haemacephalus

Learn about the Coppersmith Barbet, a colorful bird known for its hammer-like call. Explore its habitat, diet, physical traits, and behavior in our expert guide.

17-17 cm

5,349

Olive Green

Tree-clinging Birds

Least Concern
Cotton Pygmy-goose

Nettapus coromandelianus

Discover the Cotton Pygmy-goose (Nettapus coromandelianus), one of the world's smallest ducks. Learn about its appearance, habitat, diet, and unique nesting behaviors.

26-33 cm

752

White Green

Duck-like Birds

Least Concern
Crested Bunting

Emberiza lathami

Discover the Crested Bunting (Emberiza lathami), a striking perching bird. Learn about its distinct appearance, habitat, diet, and tips for birdwatchers.

16-17 cm

786

Black Chestnut

Perching Birds

Least Concern
crested hawk eagle

Nisaetus cirrhatus

Discover the Crested Hawk-Eagle (Nisaetus cirrhatus). Learn about its size, diverse plumage, forest habitat, and hunting behavior in this complete guide.

58-77 cm

1,823

Brown Black
Least Concern
Crested Kingfisher

Megaceryle lugubris

Discover the Crested Kingfisher (Megaceryle lugubris), a striking grey and white bird. Learn about its habitat, diet, breeding habits, and birdwatching tips.

41-43 cm

766

Grey White

Perching Birds

Least Concern
crested serpent eagle

Spilornis cheela

Learn about the Crested Serpent Eagle (Spilornis cheela). Discover its habitat, snake-eating diet, physical features, and tips for birdwatchers.

56-74 cm

1,604

Black Grey