Nepal Birds

640 bird species    -: 5 Critically Endangered

Least Concern
Abbotts Babbler

Malacocincla abbotti

Discover the Abbott's Babbler (Malacocincla abbotti), a shy perching bird. Learn about its appearance, habitat, diet, and tips for spotting this elusive species.

16-17 cm

759

Brown White

Perching Birds

Least Concern
Aberrant Bush-warbler

Horornis flavolivaceus

Discover the Aberrant Bush-warbler (Horornis flavolivaceus), a small olive-yellow bird. Learn about its habitat, diet, breeding habits, and expert birding tips.

11-13 cm

793

Olive-yellow Buff

Perching Birds

Least Concern
Alpine Accentor

Prunella collaris

Discover the Alpine Accentor (Prunella collaris), a resilient high-altitude perching bird. Learn about its habitat, unique diet, and expert birding tips here.

15-18 cm

691

Grey Brown

Perching Birds

Least Concern
Alpine Swift

Tachymarptis melba

Discover the Alpine Swift (Tachymarptis melba), a masters of the sky. Learn about their physical appearance, unique aerial behavior, and nesting habits in this comprehensive guide.

20-23 cm

811

Brown White

Tree-clinging Birds

Least Concern
Alpine Thrush

Zoothera mollissima

Discover the Alpine Thrush (Zoothera mollissima), a unique perching bird of the Himalayas. Learn about its habitat, physical traits, diet, and birding tips.

25-27 cm

706

Brown White

Perching Birds

Least Concern
Altai Accentor

Prunella himalayana

Discover the Altai Accentor (Prunella himalayana), a unique perching bird of the high mountains. Learn about its habitat, physical traits, and birding tips.

15-17 cm

735

Brown White

Perching Birds

amur falcon Least Concern
amur falcon

Falco amurensis

Discover the Amur Falcon (Falco amurensis), a small raptor famous for its incredible long-distance migration from Siberia to Southern Africa.

28-31 cm

3,652

Brown Grey

Birds of Prey

Least Concern
Ashy Bulbul

Hemixos flavala

Discover the Ashy Bulbul (Hemixos flavala), a distinctive grey perching bird. Learn about its habitat, diet, physical traits, and expert birdwatching tips.

20-21 cm

747

Grey White

Perching Birds

ashy crowned sparrow lark Least Concern
ashy crowned sparrow lark

Eremopterix griseus

Learn about the Ashy-crowned sparrow-lark (Eremopterix griseus), a unique ground bird of South Asia known for its striking flight displays and sandy plumage.

12-12 cm

3,650

Black Grey

Perching Birds

ashy drongo Least Concern
ashy drongo

Dicrurus leucophaeus

Learn about the Ashy Drongo (Dicrurus leucophaeus). Explore its unique grey plumage, forked tail, insect-rich diet, and wide distribution across South Asia.

29-29 cm

3,549

Black Grey

Perching Birds

ashy prinia Least Concern
ashy prinia

Prinia inornata

Learn about the Ashy Prinia (Prinia socialis), a small, active warbler found in gardens and grasslands across the Indian Subcontinent.

13-13 cm

6,627

Grey Brown

Perching Birds

Least Concern
Ashy Woodpigeon

Columba pulchricollis

Discover the Ashy Woodpigeon (Columba pulchricollis), a unique perching bird. Learn about its physical appearance, habitat, diet, and tips for birdwatching.

34-37 cm

761

Grey White

Perching Birds

Least Concern
Ashy Woodswallow

Artamus fuscus

Discover the Ashy Woodswallow (Artamus fuscus), a unique perching bird. Learn about its ashy-grey plumage, insect-based diet, nesting habits, and expert tips.

16-19 cm

732

Ashy-grey White

Perching Birds

Ashy-headed Green-pigeon Near Threatened
Ashy-headed Green-pigeon

Treron phayrei

Discover the Ashy-headed Green-pigeon (Treron phayrei). Learn about its physical appearance, habitat, diet, and tips for spotting this unique perching bird in the wild.

27-28 cm

855

Green Grey

Perching Birds

Least Concern
Ashy-throated Warbler

Phylloscopus maculipennis

Discover the Ashy-throated Warbler (Phylloscopus maculipennis). Learn about its olive-green plumage, unique habitat, diet, and tips for spotting this elusive bird.

8-10 cm

710

Olive-green Grey

Perching Birds

Least Concern
Asian Barred Owlet

Glaucidium cuculoides

Discover the Asian Barred Owlet (Glaucidium cuculoides). Learn about this compact raptor's habitat, unique physical appearance, hunting diet, and nesting habits.

22-25 cm

798

Brown White

Night Birds

Least Concern
Asian Brown Flycatcher

Muscicapa dauurica

Discover the Asian Brown Flycatcher (Muscicapa dauurica). Learn about its physical traits, habitat, diet, and expert tips for birdwatchers in this guide.

12-14 cm

752

Grey White

Perching Birds

Least Concern
Asian Fairy-bluebird

Irena puella

Discover the Asian Fairy-bluebird (Irena puella), a stunning perching bird known for its vibrant blue and black plumage. Learn about its habitat, diet, and behavior.

24-27 cm

713

Blue Black

Perching Birds

asian koel Least Concern
asian koel

Eudynamys scolopaceus

Learn about the Asian Koel (Eudynamys scolopaceus), a large cuckoo known for its loud calls, unique brood parasitism, and cultural significance in Asia.

43-43 cm

5,403

Black Grey

Perching Birds

Least Concern
asian openbill

Anastomus oscitans

Explore the Asian Openbill stork, famous for its unique beak gap and snail-eating habits in the wetlands of Asia. Discover its habitat, diet, and behavior.

68-68 cm

4,629

Black White

Waders

Least Concern
Asian Palm Swift

Cypsiurus balasiensis

Discover the Asian Palm Swift (Cypsiurus balasiensis), a unique tree-clinging bird. Learn about its size, brownish-grey plumage, nesting habits, and expert birding tips.

11-13 cm

766

Brown Grey

Tree-clinging Birds

Least Concern
Asian Plain Martin

Riparia chinensis

Discover the Asian Plain Martin (Riparia chinensis). Learn about its physical traits, habitat, diet, and nesting habits in this comprehensive bird guide.

10-11 cm

692

Brown White

Perching Birds

baikal teal Least Concern
baikal teal

Sibirionetta formosa

Learn about the Baikal Teal (Anas formosa), a stunning East Asian duck. Discover its unique facial patterns, migratory habits, diet, and conservation status.

39-43 cm

1,820

Grey White
Least Concern
Baillons Crake

Zapornia pusilla

Discover the Baillon's Crake (Zapornia pusilla), a elusive wader. Learn about its physical appearance, habitat, diet, and tips for spotting this rare bird.

17-19 cm

807

Brown Grey

Waders