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3,723 birds have been added to Koshitappu Wildlife Sanctuary and Koshi River area. According to the 'Midwinter Water Bird Census 2025' report, the number of birds in that area has reached 9,250. The number of bird species is 76.
According to Chakra Timsina, president of Koshi Panchhi Samaj, the number of birds has increased due to safe habitat, availability of adequate food and conservation activities. "The increasing number of birds in Koshitappu has shown that conservation efforts have been successful," he said, "but to maintain it in the long term, public participation, research and government policy are necessary."
According to the reservation authorities, chakhewa has the highest number of 168 birds among the total number of birds. Rare species of White-throated Eagle, Panicaha, Chitrangad, Fusro Tiktike have also been seen for the first time in Koshitappu. Around 50 species of batua birds live here and along with areas like Chitwan, Bisahjari, Jagdishpur, Ghodaghodi lake, it is also considered as an important bird habitat. Since 1987, regular bird counts have been carried out here, making a significant contribution to global bird conservation studies.
Bird experts have said that Koshitappu can be developed as a 'Bird Sanctuary' at the international level if the current conservation status continues. They also appealed to protect the region from pollution, human interference and climate change. According to ornithologist Deven Kharel, Koshitappu is not only a symbol of biodiversity, but also an area that has the potential to develop into an international bird-watching centre. "If local people's participation in conservation and the continuation of scientific studies are maintained, this possibility can be turned into a reality one day," he says.
