Aquatic birds' census begins in Kanchanpur from today

The census of aquatic or water birds have started in Kanchanpur district from today to record the status and population of indigenous and migratory birds dependent on various water bodies and wetlands areas.

Nepal 03 Jan, 2026

Malabar Whistling Thrush spotted in Nepal for the first time

The Malabar Whistling Thrush, a bird native to India’s Western Ghats, has been recorded in Nepal for the first time.

Nepal 03 Jun, 2025

Rare Black-headed Bunting recorded for the first time in Chitwan district

A significant milestone in ornithological documentation was achieved on December 22, as the Black-headed Bunting (Brambling in English), a rare and irregular winter visitor to Nepal, was recorded in Chitwan district for the very first time.

Nepal 25 Dec, 2024

Rare Chinese Rubythorat spotted in Kanchanpur for first time

Chinese Rubythroat, a rare bird found in the Himalayan ranges, has been spotted in Kanchanpur for the first time. The bird is sighted at Nakaiya wetland of Belauri Municipality-7.

Environment 06 Dec, 2024

Bird enthusiasts submit 2,641 checklists of sighted species

​​​​​​​During eight consecutive days, 875 bird enthusiasts from 71 districts enjoyed watching and counting their feathered friends in their surrounding and submitted a total of 2,641 checklists of sighted species.

Nepal 19 Jun, 2023

Urban bird count up in Kathmandu valley

The urban bird count in Kathmandu valley for the winter season of 2022, recorded a total of 6,701 individual birds.

Kathmandu 04 Feb, 2022

Migratory birds decline due to food, habitat loss

Lakes and ponds in urban areas should be preserved to attract migratory birds Kathmandu, December 22 Every year various species of winter migratory birds arrive in Nepal travelling thousands of kilometres to escape extreme cold of the northern...

Horoscopes 23 Dec, 2019

Host of events mark Vulture Awareness Day

Kathmandu, September 2 The ninth International Vulture Awareness Day was marked across the country today by organising various programmes. According to Bird Conservation Nepal, apart from awareness raising programmes, vulture festivals, cultural...

Travel 03 Sep, 2017

Bird population declines in Valley

Kathmandu, June 23 The Urban Bird count 2017 has recorded a total of 13,644 individual birds in Kathmandu Valley. According to Bird Conservation Nepal, 7,008 birds were recorded in winter, whereas 6,636 birds were recorded in summer this...

Horoscopes 24 Jun, 2017

Endangered white-rumped vulture sighted in Jajarkot

JAJARKOT: The white-rumped vulture, one of the endangered species has been spotted in Jajarkot district. The species of the scavenger that had disappeared from sight for the past two years, has been spotted again at Barekot Rural Municipality-1...

Travel 17 Jun, 2017

Vulture population stabilising in Nepal

Kathmandu, May 24 The 13th National Annual Vulture Survey has revealed that the number of white-rumped vulture in Nepal has increased by 36 in a year. According to Bird Conservation Nepal, 111 white-rumped vultures were recorded during the...

Horoscopes 25 May, 2017

Critically endangered white-rumped vulture's number increasing

KATHMANDU: A  survey has revealed that the number of critically endangered white-rumped vultures, known as 'Dangar Giddha' in Nepali, is gradually increasing, thanks to measures taken by the government, bird conservationists and other...

Travel 23 May, 2017