Nepal Birds

640 bird species    -: 5 Critically Endangered

Least Concern
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

963

Grey White

Upland Ground Birds

Least Concern
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

804

Brown Grey

Tree-clinging Birds

Near Threatened
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

1,608

Black White
Least Concern
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

748

Pink Brown

Perching Birds

Least Concern
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

703

Grey Orange

Perching Birds

Hodgsons Treecreeper 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

702

Brown White

Tree-clinging Birds

Least Concern
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

774

Brown Yellow

Perching Birds

house crow Least Concern
house crow

Corvus splendens

Discover the House Crow (Corvus splendens). Learn about its urban habitat, diverse diet, physical features, and behavior in this comprehensive guide.

40-40 cm

3,881

Black Grey

Perching Birds

house sparrow Least Concern
house sparrow

Passer domesticus

Discover the House Sparrow (Passer domesticus), the world's most widespread wild bird. Learn about its habitat, diet, appearance, and fascinating adaptability.

15-15 cm

5,600

Brown Black

Perching Birds

Least Concern
House Swift

Apus nipalensis

Discover the House Swift (Apus nipalensis), a unique tree-clinging bird. Learn about its physical appearance, nesting habits, diet, and tips for birdwatchers.

13-15 cm

804

Black White

Tree-clinging Birds

Least Concern
Humes Bush-warbler

Horornis brunnescens

Discover the Hume's Bush-warbler (Horornis brunnescens). Learn about this elusive perching bird's appearance, habitat, diet, behavior, and expert birding tips.

10-12 cm

732

Brown Olive-buff

Perching Birds

Least Concern
Humes Lark

Calandrella acutirostris

Discover the Hume's Lark (Calandrella acutirostris), a resilient passerine of the steppes. Learn about its habitat, physical traits, diet, and birding tips.

13-14 cm

753

Grey White

Perching Birds

Least Concern
Humes Leaf-warbler

Phylloscopus humei

Discover the Hume's Leaf-warbler (Phylloscopus humei). Learn about this small, vibrant perching bird, its unique habitat, diet, and expert birding identification tips.

10-11 cm

716

Green White

Perching Birds

Least Concern
Ibisbill

Ibidorhyncha struthersii

Discover the Ibisbill (Ibidorhyncha struthersii), a unique wader found in the Himalayas. Learn about its distinct appearance, habitat, diet, and birdwatching tips.

38-41 cm

844

Grey Red

Waders

Least Concern
Indian Blue Robin

Larvivora brunnea

Discover the Indian Blue Robin (Larvivora brunnea), a stunning migratory bird. Learn about its appearance, habitat, diet, and tips for successful birdwatching.

13-15 cm

752

Blue Orange

Perching Birds

indian courser Near Threatened
indian courser

Cursorius coromandelicus

Discover the Indian Courser (Cursorius coromandelicus). Learn about its dry-land habitat, unique running behavior, physical features, and diet.

23-23 cm

1,868

Grey Pink
Least Concern
Indian Cuckoo

Cuculus micropterus

Discover the Indian Cuckoo (Cuculus micropterus), a fascinating perching bird. Learn about its grey and white plumage, unique habitat, and distinct vocalizations.

31-33 cm

846

Grey White

Perching Birds

Least Concern
Indian Golden Oriole

Oriolus kundoo

Discover the vibrant Indian Golden Oriole (Oriolus kundoo). Learn about its physical features, habitat, diet, and expert tips for spotting this stunning bird.

24-25 cm

722

Yellow Black

Perching Birds

Near Threatened
Indian Grass-babbler

Graminicola bengalensis

Discover the Indian Grass-babbler (Graminicola bengalensis), a rare perching bird. Learn about its habitat, diet, physical traits, and conservation status today.

16-18 cm

686

Brown Buff

Perching Birds

Least Concern
indian grey hornbill

Ocyceros birostris

Learn about the Indian grey hornbill (Ocyceros birostris), a unique urban bird known for its distinct casque, nesting habits, and arboreal lifestyle in India.

50-50 cm

3,820

Grey White

Perching Birds

Least Concern
Indian Paradise-flycatcher

Terpsiphone paradisi

Discover the Indian Paradise-flycatcher (Terpsiphone paradisi). Learn about its appearance, breeding habits, diet, and tips for spotting this elegant bird.

19-50 cm

825

White Black

Perching Birds

indian peafowl Least Concern
indian peafowl

Pavo cristatus

Learn about the Indian Peafowl (Pavo cristatus), the national bird of India. Discover its habitat, omnivorous diet, and stunning cobalt-blue plumage.

90-230 cm

4,254

Blue Green

Upland Ground Birds

Least Concern
Indian Pied Starling

Gracupica contra

Discover the Indian Pied Starling (Gracupica contra), a striking black and white perching bird. Learn about its habitat, diet, breeding, and identification tips.

20-24 cm

687

Black White

Perching Birds

Least Concern
Indian Pitta

Pitta brachyura

Discover the Indian Pitta (Pitta brachyura), a stunning, colorful perching bird. Learn about its habitat, diet, behavior, and tips for spotting this elusive species.

17-19 cm

725

Green Buff

Perching Birds