Nepal Birds

642 bird species    -: 5 Critically Endangered

Least Concern
Eurasian Skylark

Alauda arvensis

Discover the Eurasian Skylark (Alauda arvensis). Learn about this iconic perching bird's appearance, melodic song, nesting habits, and tips for birdwatchers.

16-18 cm

1,733

Brown White

Perching Birds

Eurasian Sparrowhawk Least Concern
Eurasian Sparrowhawk

Accipiter nisus

Discover the Eurasian Sparrowhawk (Accipiter nisus), a skilled bird of prey. Learn about its appearance, hunting behavior, nesting habits, and conservation status.

28-41 cm

1,860

Grey White

Birds of Prey

Eurasian Tree Sparrow Least Concern
Eurasian Tree Sparrow

Passer montanus

Discover the Eurasian Tree Sparrow (Passer montanus). Learn about this perching bird's physical appearance, habitat, diet, nesting habits, and conservation status.

12-14 cm

1,911

Brown White

Perching Birds

Least Concern
Eurasian Wigeon

Mareca penelope

Discover the Eurasian Wigeon (Mareca penelope). Learn about this distinct duck's physical appearance, habitat, diet, and expert tips for birdwatchers.

42-52 cm

1,880

Grey Chestnut

Duck-like Birds

Eurasian Woodcock Least Concern
Eurasian Woodcock

Scolopax rusticola

Discover the Eurasian Woodcock (Scolopax rusticola), a master of camouflage. Learn about this unique wader's habitat, diet, breeding, and expert birding tips.

33-38 cm

1,863

Brown Black

Waders

Eurasian Wryneck Least Concern
Eurasian Wryneck

Jynx torquilla

Discover the Eurasian Wryneck (Jynx torquilla), a unique tree-clinging bird. Learn about its cryptic appearance, specialized diet, nesting habits, and behavior.

16-17 cm

1,812

Brown Grey

Tree-clinging Birds

Least Concern
Eyebrowed Thrush

Turdus obscurus

Discover the Eyebrowed Thrush (Turdus obscurus), a striking migratory bird. Learn about its habitat, diet, identification tips, and unique behavior in this guide.

21-23 cm

2,028

Brown Orange

Perching Birds

Least Concern
Falcated Duck

Mareca falcata

Discover the Falcated Duck (Mareca falcata), a unique waterfowl species. Learn about its distinct appearance, habitat, diet, and birdwatching tips.

46-54 cm

1,886

Grey Green

Duck-like Birds

Near Threatened
ferruginous duck

Aythya nyroca

Learn about the Ferruginous Duck (Aythya nyroca), a medium-sized diving duck known for its rich mahogany color and white undertail. Explore its habitat and diet.

38-42 cm

2,930

Chestnut White

Duck-like Birds

Least Concern
Ferruginous Flycatcher

Muscicapa ferruginea

Discover the Ferruginous Flycatcher (Muscicapa ferruginea), a stunning rufous-colored perching bird. Learn about its habitat, diet, behavior, and nesting habits.

12-13 cm

1,863

Rufous White

Perching Birds

Endangered
Finns Weaver

Ploceus megarhynchus

Discover the Finn's Weaver (Ploceus megarhynchus), a rare perching bird. Learn about its yellow and brown plumage, habitat, breeding habits, and conservation.

14-16 cm

1,699

Yellow Brown

Perching Birds

Least Concern
Fire-breasted Flowerpecker

Dicaeum ignipectus

Discover the Fire-breasted Flowerpecker (Dicaeum ignipectus). Learn about this tiny bird's appearance, habitat, unique diet, and essential birdwatching tips.

8-9 cm

1,689

Blue-black Orange

Perching Birds

Least Concern
Fire-capped Tit

Cephalopyrus flammiceps

Discover the Fire-capped Tit (Cephalopyrus flammiceps), a vibrant Himalayan bird. Learn about its appearance, diet, habitat, and expert tips for birdwatchers.

9-10 cm

1,663

Yellow Red

Perching Birds

Least Concern
Fire-tailed Myzornis

Myzornis pyrrhoura

Discover the Fire-tailed Myzornis, a stunning Himalayan bird. Learn about its unique green and red plumage, elusive habitat, diet, and expert birding tips.

11-13 cm

1,604

Green Red

Perching Birds

Least Concern
Fire-tailed Sunbird

Aethopyga ignicauda

Discover the Fire-tailed Sunbird (Aethopyga ignicauda), a stunning Himalayan species. Learn about its vibrant plumage, unique diet, and expert birding tips.

15-20 cm

2,375

Red Yellow

Perching Birds

Least Concern
Fulvous-breasted Woodpecker

Dendrocopos macei

Discover the Fulvous-breasted Woodpecker (Dendrocopos macei). Learn about its unique physical traits, natural habitat, diet, and tips for spotting this bird.

18-20 cm

1,863

Black Fulvous

Tree-clinging Birds

Least Concern
Gadwall

Mareca strepera

Learn about the Gadwall (Mareca strepera), a subtle yet fascinating dabbling duck. Discover its physical appearance, habitat, diet, and tips for birdwatchers.

46-56 cm

2,014

Grey Brown

Duck-like Birds

Least Concern
garganey

Spatula querquedula

Discover the Garganey (Anas querquedula), a small migratory dabbling duck. Learn about its habitat, diet, and the male's distinctive white eye stripe.

37-41 cm

2,992

Brown White

Duck-like Birds

glossy ibis Least Concern
glossy ibis

Plegadis falcinellus

Discover the Glossy Ibis (Plegadis falcinellus). Learn about its sickle-shaped bill, wetland habitats, diet, and global migration patterns in our expert guide.

48-66 cm

3,386

Bronze Black

Waders

Least Concern
Gold-naped Finch

Pyrrhoplectes epauletta

Discover the Gold-naped Finch (Pyrrhoplectes epauletta). Learn about this striking Himalayan bird's appearance, habitat, diet, and tips for birdwatchers.

13-15 cm

1,832

Black Orange

Perching Birds

Least Concern
Golden Bush-robin

Tarsiger chrysaeus

Discover the Golden Bush-robin (Tarsiger chrysaeus), a stunning yellow songbird of the Himalayas. Learn about its habitat, diet, behavior, and nesting habits.

14-15 cm

1,860

Yellow Olive-green

Perching Birds

Least Concern
golden eagle

Aquila chrysaetos

Learn about the majestic Golden Eagle (Aquila chrysaetos). Explore its physical traits, mountain habitats, hunting behavior, and conservation status.

66-102 cm

2,997

Brown Gold

Birds of Prey

Least Concern
Golden-breasted Fulvetta

Lioparus chrysotis

Discover the Golden-breasted Fulvetta (Lioparus chrysotis), a vibrant perching bird. Learn about its habitat, diet, identification, and birdwatching tips here.

10-11 cm

1,778

Yellow Grey

Perching Birds

Least Concern
Golden-fronted Leafbird

Chloropsis aurifrons

Discover the Golden-fronted Leafbird (Chloropsis aurifrons). Learn about its vibrant green plumage, golden forehead, unique behaviors, habitat, and nesting habits.

18-20 cm

1,662

Green Golden

Perching Birds