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    Nepal has over 850 species of birds and is a prime destination for birdwatching due to its diverse topography and habitats. Some of the best places for birdwatching include Phulchoki Hill near Kathmandu which has recorded 265 species, the Koshi Tappu Wildlife Reserve which is renowned for waterbirds, Chitwan National Park which is home to over 255 species including parakeets and barbets, and the Annapurna Conservation Area which supports 441 bird species across different habitats. Birdwatching opportunities exist across Nepal from the lowland jungles to the Himalayan plateaus.

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    Nepal has over 850 species of birds and is a prime destination for birdwatching due to its diverse topography and habitats. Some of the best places for birdwatching include Phulchoki Hill near Kathmandu which has recorded 265 species, the Koshi Tappu Wildlife Reserve which is renowned for waterbirds, Chitwan National Park which is home to over 255 species including parakeets and barbets, and the Annapurna Conservation Area which supports 441 bird species across different habitats. Birdwatching opportunities exist across Nepal from the lowland jungles to the Himalayan plateaus.

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    Birdwatching in Nepal

    Mar 10th, 2008


    by Himalaya.

    Bird Watching in Nepal


    With more than 850 species of birds, Nepal is a veritable paradise for birdwatchers. A diverse
    topography and climate has resulted in a variety of habitats within the country, a home to over
    8% of the total bird population. In the deep jungles of the Terai and the Kosi Tappu barrage,
    among the thick rhododendron and Oak forest of the middle hills and the windswept plateaus of
    the Himalayas you will always be greeted with a birdsong: the chirps, the cheeps, the twitters and
    the hoots.  Grab your binoculars and head for the hills!
    In Kathmandu Valley
    The most popular bird watching spot is the Phulchoki hill, situated 20 km south- east of
    Kathmandu, with some 265 species recorded to date. Over here you can sight the babblers,
    warblers, tits, thrushes, minivets, woodpeckers, eagles and many migrant birds. Godavari, lying
    at the foot of Phulchoki hill, where the Royal Botanical Garden is situated, records over 100
    species of birds including the lesser racket-tailed drongo, Tibetan siskin and the spotted forktail.
    The wetlands and open fields inside the valley make up a diverse habitat for many species of
    birds. The banks of the Manohara river on the way to Bhaktapur, and the Bagmati river, which
    flows into the valley from Shivapuri hill and out through Chobhar Gorge, are good places for
    watching waders and waterfowls. Taudaha, a lake on the way to Dakshinkali,south of
    Kathmandu, also attracts flocks of migrant birds.
    The Shivapuri Watershed and Wildlife Reserve situated 11km to the north of Kathmandu, is
    another very good location. Nagarjun Royal Forest situated 5 km from Kathmandu on the way to
    Kakani from Balaju is also renowned for its blue magpies, kalij pheasants, Bonelli’s eagles, great
    Himalayan barbets, Forktails, Redstarts and Kingfishers. Gokarna forest, 7 km to the northeast of
    Kathmandu, boasts of the speckled mountain thrush, orange-headed ground-thrush, brown wood
    owl and the white-bellied yuhina among other colorful varieties.
    Koshi Tappu Wildlife Reserve
    The Koshi Tappu Wildlife Reserve is renowned for being one of the best locations for birding.
    The smallest (175 sq km) and easternmost reserve in Nepal, Koshi Tappu Wildlife Reserve lies
    north-east of the convergence of the Sapt Koshi and Trijuga Khola rivers. During monsoon (May
    to September) the flow of the river becomes torrential and covers most of the floodplain, while
    during the dry season, many flat, sandy islands are exposed. The habitat is a combination of
    scrub grassland and deciduous riverine forest, with over 280 species of birds recorded so far. See
    Swamp Francolins, White Ibis, Storks, Lesser Coucal, Striated Marsh Warbler, Black Bellied
    Tern, Imperial Eagle, Pied and Marsh Harrier, Common Quail, Bengal floricans (Eupodotis
    Bengalensis), and many other exotic and migratory waterfowl not found elsewhere in Nepal. .
    Chitwan National Park
    Chitwan is rich in wildlife. The Chitwan National Park is the ultimate destination for wildlife
    enthusiasts. With over 255 species of birds recorded, among them, many species of parakeets,
    the Blue-Throat thrush, Long-tailed Nightjar, Indian Peafowl, Great Barbet, red-billed blue
    magpie and Tickell’s red-breasted blue flycatcher, the park offers much for the serious
    birdwatchers.
    Bardia National park
    Bardia National park situated in the far West of Nepal is also a popular destination for bird
    watching. Covered by sal forest riverine and grass lands, a boat ride on the slow current of the
    Karnali River provides you with an opportunity to view the birds, including Ruddy Shelduck,
    darters, Brahminy kites, brown headed gulls, cormorants, oriental pied hornbills, , cinnaon
    bitterns, orioles and  peacocks.
    The Annapurna Conservation Area
    The Annapurna Conservation Area supports a remarkable biodiversity, with 441 recorded
    species of birds, including the spiny babbler. The bird habitat ranges from the sub-tropical
    lowlands towards Pokhara in the south of ACA to dry sub-alpine conditions above the tree-line
    towards the North. Crimson Horned Pheasant, Blood Pheasant, Koklass Pheasant ,Cheer
    Pheasant ,Kalij Pheasant are some species of pheasants seen around the conservation area.
    In Pokhara and Fewa Lakeside you get to see Ibisbills, Wallcreepers, Brown Dippers, Green
    Magpies, Lesser Raquet Tailed Drongos along walking tails in the sub tropical forest and aquatic
    species during a relaxing boating trip
    The Kali Gandaki valley is also a major migration pathway in the autumn, when 40 species,
    including demoiselle cranes , can be seen around Jomsom and Tukuche. Migrating West about
    this time further South around Kaare and Dhampus are about 20 identified species of eagle and
    other birds of prey. The most commonly observed are: Bearded Vulture and the Golden eagle.

    For more information: http://www.explorehimalaya.com/blog/birdwatching-in-nepal/

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