Wetland Birds

Even though Nepal occupy small space in the world map, however has some 9% of the total birds of the world. Wetland or available water bodies, listed as Ramsar site of the world, also occupy numerous species of wintering or winter visiting wetland species, that stays here for 3–4 month at least and some for short visit on their journey in winter or on the way back to their breeding ground.

Some of the important wetlands in Nepal from lowland to the mountain includes Koshi Tappu, Jagadishpur, Ghodagadi, Gosainkund, Gokyo, Barju Taal, Taudah, Rara and Phoksundo etc.

The wetland species that migrates at the advent of winter are Ruddy Shelduck, Bar-headed Goose, Gadwall, Common Teal, Great Cormorant, Ferruginous Duck, Red-crested and Common Pochard, Northern Pintail, Northern Shoveler including rarest species such as Falcated Duck and Baikal Teal etc.

Beside above, one can enjoy many diverse species of birds.