Name of 34 Birds in Nepali & English Language With Pictures and Information

Information about the birds in Nepal.

Within the short span of less than 200 KM (from north to south), Nepal has an acuminated climatic variation from subtropical to alpine. The altitude of Nepal varies from about 60m above the sea level in the southern lowland to 8.848m in the north. Because of rich in biodiversity, the country possesses a high biodiversity considering its size.

As yet, 876 species of birds have been recorded in Nepal, which is about 8% of the total bird species found worldwide. Well, a total of 35 globally threatened species, 19 near threatened species and 15 restricted- range species are recorded in Nepal. Spiny Babbler Turdoidesnipalensis is the only endemic bird of Nepal known so far. Nine species of birds are listed under the protected species by Government of Nepal.

As diverse as 130 breeding and wintering species (15% of Nepal’s birds) are now considered as nationally threatened. Habitat loss is the Major threat to 86% of the birds at risk. Hunting, illegal trade and poisoning are other threats to birds in Nepal.

Birds are a feathered creature and they belong to class Aves and subphylum Vertebra.  The most different character of Birds is the control of feathers and the forelimbs modified into wings. Birds decline 140 million years ago from the reptilian stock similar to that which produced dinosaurs, a bird-like creature, called Archaeopteryx.

Well, there are many types of birds in Nepal. Some of them are, six species of Pheasant including the imperial pheasant, Nepal’s National bird, 17 species of cuckoo, which are characterized by their distinctive calls, eight species of the stork. 3 species of crow, cormorant, egret, black ibs, eagle, falcon, duck, chukar, partridge, sarus crane, lapwing pigeon, Bengal green pigeon, dove, parakeet, Koel cuckoo, owl, vulture, peafowl, sallow, black dong, blue jay, wood pecker, Black-headed Shrike, red-vented bulbul, common myna, paradise flycatcher, brahminy duck, house sparrow, red mania and hawk.  Visiting Nepal will give you a panoramic mountain views. A glimpse of wild animals and exposure to the local people’s culture and traditions too.

Now let’s talk about the Nepal’s National Bird. The Himalayan Monal( Lopophorusimpejanus), or danfe, is Nepal’s national bird and the most alluring amongst pheasant species.

They inhabit the high regions of the Himalayan range. When it dances, it spreads its wings and tail feathers displaying a glorious range of colors. It’s about 70 cm in length and weight of around 2kg each. Adult male monal birds have multi-colored plumage throughout their body and detach long metallic green ridge while the females are dull in color with dark brownish feathers.

The necks of the male have reddish copper color on the back and sides and a flashy white back and rump when in flight. Females have an outstanding white patch on the fore neck and a white strip on the tail.

Nepal provides excellent bird watching sites and a significant number of wetlands. The wetland birds fall between the most interesting birds of Nepal. In the eastern Nepal, the first Ramsar (wetland) site to be developed in the country in 1987 is KoshiTappu.

Till date, Nepal has nine wetland sites designated as Wetlands of International Significance that is, Ramsar sites, which includes Beeshazar Tal (lake), Ghodaghod Tal, Jagadishpur Reservoir, Rara Lake, PhoksundoLake, Gokyo Lake, Mai Pokhari and Gosainkunda Lake.

These Ramsar sites sustain a valuable habitat for hundreds of Bird species and a convenient resting place for many migratory birds.