Bird identification Chitwan

There is a record of 896 species of birds found in Nepal so far, out of which 664 species of birds are found in Chitwan alone.

kartik 8, 2081

Manoj Poudel

Bird identification Chitwan

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British writer Peter Clement came to Nepal in 2005 to see the world's rare grass bird 'Kharmuzur'. Clement, the author of a book on birds of the Chanchar species, had come to Chitwan to see the bird. After not seeing him on the first day, he became worried that the trip from Britain would not be successful.

However, the morning of the second day was pleasant. He was happy to see the Kharmuzur grazing on the grass. This moment became unforgettable for him.

American citizen Wayne King, author of the book "Birds of Southeast Asia" like him, also came to Nepal in 1999 to see three birds. He was happy to see 'Gull Shortwing' and 'Nepali Dikurevakur' birds in Langtang and went to Chitwan to see Grassland birds . He was very curious to see the world's rare 'Kanseghas Chari' or not. On the first day in Chitwan National Park, he jumped and jumped for joy after seeing the lovely bird. After seeing all the 3 birds he wanted within a week, he came back happy. 

Many natives and foreigners come to Chitwan to see birds like them. Diverse bird habitat Chitwan has become the country's best place for bird watching from grasslands, forests, water and farmland. There is a record of 896 species of birds found in Nepal so far. Ornithologist Hathan Chaudhary said that there is a record of 664 species of birds found in Chitwan alone. Another ornithologist Tikaram Giri also informed that more than 655 birds have been found in Chitwan.

Bird identification Chitwan According to Chaudhary, there is a record of 600 species of birds found in Chitwan National Park alone. He said that there are 209 seasonal visitors, 36 summer visitors, 8 species of batua and 28 species of birds that come occasionally. Similarly, he said that 383 species of birds and locally migrating birds can be found in Chitwan.

Chitwan has 29 species rare in the world and 122 species rare nationally. Here, 6 of the 9 protected birds of Nepal are found: the Rajdhanesh, the small kharmuzur, the kharmuzur, the stork, the white-necked eagle and the black eagle. Ornithologists say that birds come from different parts of the country to breed around Chitwan.

Climate birds from the Samathar range of the Terai to the Mahabharata range are found here . There are 6 species of birds found only in Chitwan in Nepal. There are 5 species of grass birds. There is a record of Vakur species 'Khadai Vakur' found only in Chitwan. Rare in the world, it is a beautiful bird with a finer, curled black beak, frowsy gray ear flaps, whitish throat and dark underparts than other species of vulture .

Bird identification Chitwan The world's rare 'Gheghrighanse Fisto' is also found only in Chitwan . Living in the grasslands near the forest, this bird is a lovely bird with dull orange eyes, a clear blue furred palate and a dark brown back and back. 'Kailokanthe Torigada' and 'Gheghrijhandi Fisto' birds are also found only here . 'Katuswanad Matikore' and 'Simlikane Leo Chuchla' are also found only here . Simlikane Chuchla bird was seen in Upardangadi in Chitwan. 

Similarly, 'Narkat Vaykur' is found only in Shuklaphanta National Park in Chitwan and Kanchanpur. This bird with yellow cheeks, eyebrows, throat and chest is brown, legs and toes of light liver color is considered rare in the world . Similarly, 'Kanseghas Chari', rarely seen in Nepal, is found in large quantities in Chitwan. A rare summer visitor in the world, this bird haunts the scrubby tall grasslands. At the time of brooding, the male of this species flies up to about 20 meters and sings, flying wide over his breeding area and slowly descending.

Bird identification Chitwan Chitwan is the most biologically diverse valley in the Terai region. Chitwan is a blend of culture, beauty and biological diversity, senior ornithologist Dr. Hemsagar Baral said. He says that from Terai to Himalayan birds can be seen here . He said that biological diversity like Chitwan watered by melting glaciers, Narayani river from Mahabharata and Chure, Rapti river and Riu river is rarely found elsewhere.

The areas around Chitwan National Park including Raptinadi, Lamital, Tamor Lake, Bisahjari Lake, Kasara, Golaghat and Triveni are important destinations for birds. Batuli Lake, Dibyanagar, Gadhisiraichuli and Churia area of ​​Barandabhar region are also attractive for bird watching tourists. The birds that come in the winter season come to escape the cold, while some birds that come to Chitwan in the summer season return with their babies. 

Ornithologist Tikaram Giri said that Upardanggarhi of Ichchakamana rural municipality is the first choice of tourists to see the kandevyakur bird, which is only found in Nepal. "Anyone who reaches the historical tourist spot Upardanggarhi does not return without seeing a bird," he said, "those who reach return excited and thrilled." 

Upardangadi is the main habitat of Kandevakur . He said that he has been taking foreign guests there for 20 years to show Kadevakur. This bird is very beautiful and attractive with a curved black beak, white face, brown beak, plain colored eyes and a pointed chest. 

Bird identification Chitwan Kadevakur, which prefers to live in the mid-hill area, lives at an altitude of 1,500 meters to 2,100 meters in summer. In winter, it migrates to an altitude of 500 to 1,100 meters. He said that in Chitwan, even at a height of 400 meters, a corpse with a child was seen. 

Ornithologist Giri said that Chitwan is a good habitat for all birds. He said that the birds like to live here because they get good food, shelter and security. Therefore, he said, Chitwan has become the best place in the country for bird-loving tourists.

Various birds are seen in the territory of Chitwan, which ranges from 150 meters above sea level to 1950 meters. From the world's rare 'Raj Dhanesh' which is found in grassy plains and forests in low places, the attractive males and females of 'Sipahi Titu Chara' can be seen in high places at Garhi Siraichuli. Birds from the Terai to the Mahabharata range entice . A new bird 'Himali Musephisto' discovered in Nepal 8/9 years ago is also found in Padampur and Madi of Chitwan . This bird was discovered in the Annapurna Conservation Area.  

Bird identification Chitwan Chitwan is considered equally important for 'birds of prey'. According to the research conducted by Peregrine Fund, an American organization that studies birds of prey, Barandavar area of ​​Chitwan is one of the places where 10 important birds of prey can be found in the world. Machakul Cheel, Laghumahacheel, Gomayu Mahacheel, Jiwahar Mahacheel and Ranmahcheel are found here . Similarly, the king vulture, the dangar vulture, the Himalayan vulture and the brown vulture are also among the attractions here. 

Laliguras blossoms and Kafal grow from rugged mountains to mustard blossoms and coconuts grow here. Variation in temperature up to 7/8 degrees is found in the same district . While the scorching heat is bothering the lower coastal region, the cold wind continues to blow in the hilly areas. It has also added diversity to the birds here.   

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