birds of nepal

Tufted Duck

Posted on November 5, 2022

Aythya fuligula
Nepali Name: कालीजुरे हाँस (Kalijure Haans)

Tufted Duck Nepal — Tufted Duck. Nagdaha, Lalitpur, Nepal. 1,375 meters. 9 July, 2022. Photo: Ashish Shrestha.

Jagadishpur Reservoir, Kapilvastu, Nepal. 110 m. 4 February, 2017. Photo: Ashish Shrestha.

Tufted Duck at Taudaha Kathmandu — Taudaha, Kathmandu, Nepal. 1,300m. 25 February 2017. Photo: Ashish Shrestha

This entry was posted in Anatini, Anseriformes and tagged Aythya fuligula, कालीजुरे हाँस, bird photography in nepal, birding in nepal, birds of nepal, birdwatching in nepal, jagadishpur reservoir, kapilvastu, kathmandu, nepal, taudaha, Tufted Duck.

Common Moorhen

Posted on November 5, 2022

Gallinula chloropus
Nepali Name: बगाले सिमकुखुरा (Bagale Simkukhura)

Common Moorhen Nepal — Common Moorhen. Nagdaha, Lalitpur, Nepal. 1,375 meters. 9 July, 2022. Photo: Ashish Shrestha.

Jagadishpur Reservoir, Kapilvastu, Nepal. 110 m. 5 February, 2017. Photo: Ashish Shrestha.

Common Moorhen — Jagadishpur Reservoir, Kapilvastu, Nepal. 110 m. 5 February, 2017. Photo: Ashish Shrestha.

This entry was posted in Gruiformes, Rallidae and tagged Bird, birds, birds of nepal, birdwatching, Common Moorhen, Ghodaghodi, Kailali, Moorhen, nepal, photography, wildlife photography.

White-breasted Waterhen

Posted on November 5, 2022

Amaurornis phoenicurus
Nepali Name: सिमकुखुरा Sim Kukhura

White-breasted Waterhen Nepal — White-breasted Waterhen. Nagdaha, Lalitpur, Nepal. 1,375 meters. 9 July, 2022. Photo: Ashish Shrestha.

White-breasted Waterhen Nepal — White-breasted Waterhen. Nagdaha, Lalitpur, Nepal. 1,375 meters. 9 July, 2022. Photo: Ashish Shrestha.

White-breasted Waterhen, Nepal, Taudaha — Taudaha, Kathmandu, Nepal. 1,300m. 16 November, 2014. Photo: Ashish Shrestha

Notes:
1. Reacts to playback very well.
2. Keeps to the thickets as much as it can. That was the reason why seeing or hearing this bird frequently around Kathmandu, it took a while to get a good shot.

This entry was posted in Gruiformes, Rallidae and tagged bird photography, birds of nepal, birdwatching, kathmandu, nepal, taudaha, White-breasted Waterhen, wildlife photography.

Common Kingfisher

Posted on November 5, 2022

Alcedo atthis
Nepali Name: सानो माटिकोरे (Sano Matikore)

Common Kingfisher Nepal — Common Kingfisher. Nagdaha, Lalitpur, Nepal. 1,375 meters. 10 July, 2022. Photo: Sadeep Dangol.

Common Kingfisher — Bardiya National Park, Bardiya, Nepal. 170m. 30 April, 2013. Photo: Ashish Shrestha.

This entry was posted in Alcedinidae, Coraciiformes and tagged bardiya, Bardiya National Park, Bird, birds, birds of nepal, birdwatching, Common Kingfisher, image, kingfisher, nepal, Photo, photography, photos, wildlife photography.

Pheasant-tailed Jacana

Posted on November 5, 2022

Hydrophasianus chirurgus

Nepali Name: जलअप्सरा (Jalapsara)

Pheasant-tailed Jacana Nepal — Pheasant-tailed Jacana. Nagdaha, Lalitpur, Nepal. 1,375 meters. 9 July, 2022. Photo: Ashish Shrestha.

Pheasant-tailed Jacana Nepal — Pheasant-tailed Jacana. Nagdaha, Lalitpur, Nepal. 1,375 meters. 10 July, 2022. Photo: Sadeep Dangol.

Pheasant-tailed Jacana Nepal — Pheasant-tailed Jacana. Nagdaha, Lalitpur, Nepal. 1,375 meters. 9 July, 2022. Photo: Ashish Shrestha.

Pheasant-tailed Jacana Nepal — Pheasant-tailed Jacana. Nagdaha, Lalitpur, Nepal. 1,375 meters. 9 July, 2022. Photo: Ashish Shrestha.

This entry was posted in Ciconiiformes, Jacanidae and tagged जलअप्सरा, bird photography in nepal, birds of nepal, Hydrophasianus chirurgus, Pheasant-tailed Jacana, wildlife photography.

Pin-striped Tit Babbler

Posted on November 5, 2022

Macronus gularis

Nepali Name: पीतोदर फिस्टेभ्याकुर (Pitodar Fiste Bhyakur)

Pin-striped Tit Babbler. Bardiya National Park, Bardiya, Nepal. 315 meters / 1,033 feet. 21 August, 2022. Photo: Ashish Shrestha.

This entry was posted in Passeriformes, Timaliini and tagged पीतोदर फिस्टेभ्याकुर, bird photography in nepal, birds of nepal, Macronus gularis, Pin-striped Tit Babbler, wildlife photography.

Cinnamon Bittern

Posted on November 5, 2022

Ixobrychus cinnamomeus

Nepali Name: रातो जुनबकुल्ला (Rato Junbakulla)

Cinnamon Bittern Nepal — Cinnamon Bittern. Bardiya National Park, Bardiya, Nepal. 315 meters / 1,033 feet. 20 August, 2022. Photo: Ashish Shrestha.

Cinnamon Bittern Nepal — Cinnamon Bittern. Bardiya National Park, Bardiya, Nepal. 315 meters / 1,033 feet. 20 August, 2022. Photo: Ashish Shrestha.

This entry was posted in Ardeidae, Ciconiiformes and tagged रातो जुनबकुल्ला, bird photography in nepal, birds of nepal, Cinnamon Bittern, Ixobrychus cinnamomeus, wildlife photography.

Black-headed Munia

Posted on November 5, 2022

Lonchura malacca

Nepali Name: कालोटाउके मुनियाँ (Kalotauke Munia)

Black-headed Munia Nepal — Black-headed Munia. Bardiya National Park, Bardiya, Nepal. 315 meters / 1,033 feet. 21 August, 2022. Photo: Ashish Shrestha.

This entry was posted in Estrildinae, Passeriformes and tagged कालोटाउके मुनियाँ, bird photography, bird photography in nepal, birds of nepal, Black-headed Munia, Lonchura malacca, wildlife photography.

Asian Plain Martin

Posted on November 5, 2022

Riparia chinensis
Nepali Name: भित्तेगौंथली (Bhitte Gauthali)

Plain Martin Nepal — Plain Martin. Bardiya National Park, Bardiya, Nepal. 315 meters / 1,033 feet. 21 August, 2022. Photo: Ashish Shrestha.

Plain Martin — Plain Martin. Sauraha, Chitwan, Nepal. 189 meters. 26 May, 2017. Photo: Ashish Shrestha

Plain Martin — Plain Martin. Sauraha, Chitwan, Nepal. 189 meters. 26 May, 2017. Photo: Ashish Shrestha

This entry was posted in Hirundinidae, Passeriformes and tagged भित्तेगौंथली, Birds of Chitwan, birds of nepal, Plain Martin, Riparia paludicola, Sauraha.

Crested Serpent Eagle

Posted on November 5, 2022 Updated on November 5, 2022

Spilornis cheela
Nepali Name: काकाकुल (Kakakul)

Crested Serpent Eagle Nepal — Crested Serpent Eagle. Bardiya National Park, Bardiya, Nepal. 315 meters / 1,033 feet. 21 August, 2022. Photo: Ashish Shrestha.

Crested Serpent Eagle — Siurung (Annapurna Circuit Trek), Lamjung, Nepal. ~1,860m. 12 May 2014. Photo: Ashish Shrestha.

Crested Serpent Eagle — Siurung (Annapurna Circuit Trek), Lamjung, Nepal. ~1,860m. 12 May 2014. Photo: Ashish Shrestha.

Notes:

As its name suggests it is specialized reptile hunter, feeding on well snakes and lizards.
Calls incessantly

This entry was posted in Accipitrinae, Ciconiiformes and tagged Bardia, bardiya, Bardiya National Park, Bird, birds, birds of nepal, birdwatching, Crested Serpent Eagle, eagle, nepal, Photo, photography, photos, wildlife photography.

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