Nepal can be a bird watchers and nature lovers delight with its abundant species of birds. The country is blessed with over 800 diverse species, which amounts to more than 8% of the world’s total number of birds; further, more than 500 species are found in Kathmandu itself. Phulchoki, Godavari, Nagarjun, Bagmati River, Taudaha are celebrated spots for birdwatching in Kathmandu. March and December are the most favorable seasons for indulging in a pleasant bird watching. Moreover, there are many national parks and wildlife reserves outside Katmandu that has treasured species of birds. Royal Chitwan National Park is one of the favorites for birdwatching in Nepal. It displays 450 species of birds, even the rare species like- bengal florican, giant horn bill, lesser florican, black stork, etc. Where as the familiar birds like pea-fowl, red jungle fowl, herons, kingfishers, woodpeckers and the like are seen everywhere.

Royal Bardia National Park is full of silver eared mesia, saurus crane, and other common birds while Shey Phoksundo National Park has different species of red and yellow billed cough, raven, snow partridge and pheasant. The black necked grebe and red crested pochard are the main attraction of Rara National Park which can be seen only during the winters. Makalu Barun National Park and Conservation is not far behind, it has above 400 species of birds along with two scarce species- the spotted wren babbler and the olive ground warbler. Royal Shuklaphanta Wildlife Reserve and Koshi Tappu Wildlife Reserve are other two reserves that inhabit myriad species of uncommon birds like the swamp patriadge and Bengal florican.