Nepal Birds
640 bird species -: 5 Critically Endangered
indian pond heron
Ardeola grayii
Learn about the Indian Pond Heron (Paddybird). Explore its amazing camouflage, diet, habitat, and unique fishing techniques in this comprehensive guide.
42-45 cm
4,539
Waders
Least Concern
indian robin
Copsychus fulicatus
Learn about the Indian Robin (Saxicoloides fulicatus). Explore its habitat, diet, physical traits, and behavior across the Indian subcontinent in our guide.
19-19 cm
4,964
Perching Birds
Near Threatened
indian roller
Coracias benghalensis
Discover the vibrant Indian Roller (Coracias benghalensis), a stunning blue and green bird known for its aerial displays. Learn about its habitat, diet, and conservation status.
33-33 cm
5,361
Perching Birds
indian scops owl
Otus bakkamoena
Discover the Indian Scops Owl (Otus bakkamoena). Learn about its 23-25 cm size, nocturnal behavior, habitat, and how to spot this camouflaged bird.
23-25 cm
1,483
indian silverbill
Euodice malabarica
Discover the Indian silverbill (Euodice malabarica), a small finch with a silver bill found in dry scrub and grasslands across the Indian Subcontinent.
11-12 cm
3,697
Perching Birds
Least Concern
indian spot billed duck
Anas poecilorhyncha
Discover the Indian Spot-billed Duck (Anas poecilorhyncha). Learn about its unique red-spotted bill, freshwater habitats, diet, and behavior in the wild.
58-63 cm
3,923
Duck-like Birds
Indian Spotted Eagle
Clanga hastata
Discover the Indian Spotted Eagle (Clanga hastata). Learn about this rare bird of prey, its unique physical appearance, habitat, diet, and conservation status.
59-67 cm
826
Birds of Prey
Least Concern
indian thick knee
Burhinus indicus
Learn about the Indian thick-knee (Burhinus indicus), a nocturnal ground bird with large yellow eyes and excellent camouflage found across South Asia.
36-39 cm
3,333
Waders
Indochinese Roller
Coracias affinis
Discover the Indochinese Roller (Coracias affinis). Learn about its vibrant blue and brown plumage, unique perching behavior, diet, and habitat in Southeast Asia.
30-34 cm
773
Perching Birds
intermediate egret
Ardea intermedia
Learn about the Intermediate Egret (Mesophoyx intermedia), its unique physical traits, wetland habitats, diet, and how to distinguish it from other egrets.
65-72 cm
2,783
Waders
Least Concern
isabelline shrike
Lanius isabellinus
Learn about the Isabelline Shrike (Lanius isabellinus), a predatory bird known for its sandy plumage and the unique habit of impaling prey on thorns.
17-17 cm
3,191
Perching Birds
Isabelline Wheatear
Oenanthe isabellina
Discover the Isabelline Wheatear (Oenanthe isabellina). Learn about its identification, unique behaviors, migratory patterns, and habitat in this expert guide.
15-17 cm
663
Perching Birds
Jack Snipe
Lymnocryptes minimus
Discover the elusive Jack Snipe (Lymnocryptes minimus). Learn about this unique wading bird's habitat, diet, identification, and expert birding tips today.
17-19 cm
813
Waders
jacobin cuckoo
Clamator jacobinus
Learn about the Jacobin Cuckoo (Pied Crested Cuckoo), the legendary harbinger of the monsoon. Explore its habitat, diet, migration, and unique physical features.
33-33 cm
3,868
Perching Birds
Jerdons Bushchat
Saxicola jerdoni
Discover the Jerdon's Bushchat (Saxicola jerdoni), a unique perching bird. Learn about its habitat, physical traits, diet, and conservation status in our guide.
14-15 cm
686
Perching Birds
jungle babbler
Argya striata
Learn about the Jungle Babbler, the social 'Seven Sisters' bird of India. Explore their habitat, behavior, diet, and unique group living habits.
25-25 cm
4,413
Perching Birds
Jungle Myna
Acridotheres fuscus
Discover the Jungle Myna (Acridotheres fuscus), a distinctive perching bird. Learn about its gray-black appearance, diet, nesting habits, and birdwatching tips.
23-26 cm
695
Perching Birds
jungle owlet
Glaucidium radiatum
Learn about the Jungle Owlet (Glaucidium radiatum), a small barred owl native to India. Explore its habitat, diet, behavior, and birdwatching tips.
20-20 cm
1,783
Jungle Prinia
Prinia sylvatica
Discover the Jungle Prinia (Prinia sylvatica), a unique perching bird. Learn about its habitat, physical features, diet, and birdwatching tips in this guide.
15-18 cm
748
Perching Birds
Kalij Pheasant
Lophura leucomelanos
Discover the Kalij Pheasant (Lophura leucomelanos), a striking upland ground bird. Learn about its physical appearance, habitat, diet, and unique birdwatching tips.
49-73 cm
775
Upland Ground Birds
Kashmir Flycatcher
Ficedula subrubra
Discover the Kashmir Flycatcher (Ficedula subrubra), a rare and striking perching bird. Learn about its habitat, diet, breeding habits, and conservation status.
11-13 cm
809
Perching Birds
Kashmir Nuthatch
Sitta cashmirensis
Discover the Kashmir Nuthatch (Sitta cashmirensis), a unique tree-clinging bird of the Himalayas. Learn about its appearance, diet, habitat, and nesting habits.
12-13 cm
667
Tree-clinging Birds
Least Concern
knob billed duck
Sarkidiornis melanotos
Explore the Knob-billed Duck (Sarkidiornis melanotos). Learn about its unique physical features, tropical wetland habitat, diet, and behavior in this guide.
56-76 cm
4,070
Duck-like Birds
Least Concern
Large Cuckooshrike
Coracina javensis
Discover the Large Cuckooshrike (Coracina javensis). Learn about this grey perching bird's habitat, diet, unique breeding habits, and expert birding tips.
23-30 cm
715
Perching Birds