Shivapuri-Nagarjun National Park

White-capped Redstart

Posted on March 21, 2017 Updated on November 11, 2020

Chaimarrornis leucocephalus
Nepali Name: सेतो टाउके जलखञ्जरी (Seto Tauke Jalkhanjari)

Sundarijal, Kathmandu, Nepal. ~1,400m. 31 December 2016. Photo: Ashish Shrestha.

Sundarijal (Shivapuri-Nagarjung National Park), Kathmandu, Nepal. ~1500m. 31 December, 2013. Photo: Ashish Shrestha.

Notes:
1. A staple bird of Himalayan streams right from the lowlands to high mountains. Descends during the winter and goes up to breed.
2. Very territorial during the breeding season.
3. Rather animated and cheerful behavior.
4. Males have a slightly larger head cap.

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Grey Bushchat

Posted on January 4, 2017 Updated on November 11, 2020

Saxicola ferreus
Nepali Name: हिमाली झ्याप्सी Himali Jhyapsi

(male) Australian Camp (Annapurna Base Camp Trek), Kaski, Nepal. 2,060m. 9 October, 2016. Photo: Ashish Shrestha.

Chisapani (Shivapuri-Nagarjung National Park), Sindhupalchok, Nepal. ~2100m. 3 October, 2016. Photo: Ashish Shrestha.

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Black-throated Tit

Posted on December 12, 2014 Updated on November 11, 2020

Aegithalos concinnus
Nepali Name: कालीकण्ठे राजचिचिल्कोटे Kalikanthe Raj Chichilkote

Black-throated Tit Kakani Nepal Bird Photography

Kakani (Shivapuri Nagarjun National Park), Nuwakot, Nepal. 2030 m. 22 November 2014. Photo: Ashish Shrestha

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Hume’s Warbler

Posted on December 6, 2014 Updated on November 11, 2020

Phylloscopus humei
Nepali Name: चञ्चले फिस्टो Chanchale Fisto

Hume's Leaf Warbler Nepal Kakani Bird Photography

Kakani (Shivapuri Nagarjun National Park), Nuwakot, Nepal. 2030 m. 22 November 2014. Photo: Ashish Shrestha

This entry was posted in Passeriformes, Phylloscopidae and tagged चञ्चले फिस्टो, bird photography, birds, birds of nepal, birdwatching, Hume's Warbler, Kakani, kathmandu, photography, Phylloscopus humei, Shivapuri-Nagarjun National Park, wildlife photography.

Himalayan Griffon

Posted on November 12, 2014 Updated on November 11, 2020

Gyps himalayensis
Nepali Name: हिमाली गिद्ध (Himali Gidda)

Tukuche, Mustang, Nepal. ~2,600m. July 3, 2014. Photo: Ashish Shrestha

Chisapani (Shivapuri-Nagarjung National Park), Sindhupalchok, Nepal. ~2100m. 2 January, 2014. Photo: Ashish Shrestha.

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

Chisapani (Shivapuri-Nagarjung National Park), Sindhupalchok, Nepal. ~2100m. 2 January, 2014. Photo: Ashish Shrestha.

Notes:
1. HUGE!!!
2. To get closeup shots, either catch them while they feed or near their roosting place before the thermals build up.
3. A brochure to locate vulture restaurants in Nepal, a commendable and highly successful conservation project: www.birdlifenepal.org/download.php?f=86

This entry was posted in Accipitrinae, Ciconiiformes and tagged bif, bird photography, birds in flight, birdwatching, Chisapani, Gyps himalayensis, Himalayan Griffon, kathmandu, nepal, photography, photos, Shivapuri, Shivapuri-Nagarjun National Park, vulture, wildlife photography.

Mountain Bulbul

Posted on November 3, 2014 Updated on November 11, 2020

Ixos mcclellandii
Nepali Name: कैलोपेटे जुरेली Kailopete Jureli

Shivapuri, Kathmandu, Nepal. ~1,800m. 26 March, 2017. Photo: Sadeep Dangol

Shivapuri, Kathmandu, Nepal. ~1,800m. 25 March, 2017. Photo: Sadeep Dangol

Sundarijal (Shivapuri-Nagarjung National Park), Kathmandu, Nepal. ~1500m. 31 December, 2013. Photo: Ashish Shrestha.

This entry was posted in Passeriformes, Pycnonotidae and tagged bird photography, bulbul, Mountain bulbul, nature photography, nepal, Shivapuri-Nagarjun National Park, Sundarijal.

Bar-winged Flycatchershrike

Posted on April 1, 2014 Updated on November 11, 2020

Hemipus picatus
Nepali Name: आसकोटे चरी Aaskote Chari

Raniban Forest (Shivapuri-Nagarjun National Park), Kathmandu, Nepal. 1350m. 2 February, 2014. Photo: aB.

This entry was posted in Campephagidae, Passeriformes and tagged bar-winged flycatcher-shrike, bird photography, birds of nepal, Nagarjun, nepal, Raniban, Shivapuri-Nagarjun National Park.

Grey-headed Canary Flycatcher

Posted on March 16, 2014 Updated on November 11, 2020

Culicicapa ceylonensis
Nepali Name: चञ्चले अर्जुनक (Chanchale Arjunak)

Grey-headed Canary Flycatcher at Shivapuri, Kathmandu

Shivapuri, Kathmandu, Nepal. ~1,800m. 25 March, 2017. Photo: Sadeep Dangol

Bagheswori, Bhaktapur, Nepal. ~1,400m. 21 January 2017. Photo: Ashish Shrestha.

Raniban Forest (Shivapuri-Nagarjun National Park), Kathmandu, Nepal. 1350m. 2 February, 2014. Photo: aB.

Notes:
1. It will more likely than not return to the exact same spot after sweeping in the air for flies just like most other flycatchers. Something to keep in mind while shooting this bird.

This entry was posted in Passeriformes, Stenostiridae and tagged bird photography, birds of nepal, birdwatching, Canary Flycatcher, Grey-headed Canary Flycatcher, kathmandu, Nagrjung, nepal, Raniban, Shivapuri-Nagarjun National Park.

Grey-winged Blackbird

Posted on February 22, 2014 Updated on November 11, 2020

Turdus boulboul
Nepali Name: मदना चाँचर Madana Chaanchar

(female) Raniban Forest (Shivapuri-Nagarjun National Park), Kathmandu, Nepal. 1350m. 10 January, 2014. Photo: Ashish Shrestha.

Notes:
1. The males sing beautifully during the breeding season in May-June. It is sought after as a cage bird because of its melodious song. You can hear it here: http://www.xeno-canto.org/19718
2. Coexists with the White-collared Blackbird.
3. Doesn’t seem to react to playback outside of the breeding season.

This entry was posted in Passeriformes, Turdinae and tagged bird photography, birds of nepal, birdwatching, blackbird, Grey-winged Blackbird, kathmandu, nepal, Raniban, Shivapuri-Nagarjun National Park, wildlife photography.

Long-tailed Broadbill

Posted on February 19, 2014 Updated on November 11, 2020

Psarisomus dalhousiae
Nepali Name: चित्रकुट Chitrakoot

Raniban Forest (Shivapuri-Nagarjun National Park), Kathmandu, Nepal. 1350m. 10 January, 2014. Photo: Ashish Shrestha.

Notes:
1. The species that makes a bird trip in Nepal awesome, first because of its scarce and local status and second well its really pretty.
2. Goes around in flocks, well at least during the winter at Nagarjun it does.
3. Reacts to playback, but doesn’t approach, keeping close to the forest canopy.
4. Supposedly, Chitwan in the Central Nepal lowlands is the best place to see these birds.

This entry was posted in Eurylaimidae, Passeriformes and tagged bird photography, birds of nepal, birdwatching, broadbill, kathmandu, local, long-tailed broadbill, nagarjung, nepal, Raniban, scarce, Shivapuri-Nagarjun National Park, wildlife photography.

Birds of Nepal

Image Catalogue of the Birds of Nepal