OT Staff
With iridescent plumage shimmering in shades of green, blue, and red, the Himalayan Monal is the national bird of Nepal. It thrives in alpine meadows and forested slopes across the Himalayas.
Known for its vivid red plumage with white spots and striking blue face, the Satyr Tragopan is a shy pheasant species found in the Eastern Himalayas, especially in Sikkim and Arunachal Pradesh.
This bird’s scarlet tail and yellow-green body make it a visual delight. It feeds on nectar and is commonly spotted around flowering trees at mid to high altitudes.
Large and distinctive, this bird has a rufous-coloured neck and striking casque. It is typically found in dense, humid forests in the Eastern Himalayan foothills.
Named for its blood-red streaks on a grey body, the Blood Pheasant inhabits cold, coniferous forests and alpine scrubs. It is most commonly seen in Sikkim and parts of Bhutan.
Often spotted in flocks, the Grandala sports electric-blue feathers and is typically seen gliding over snowy cliffs and mountain ridges at high altitudes.
This large raptor is one of the highest flying birds and plays a key ecological role as a scavenger. It is commonly seen soaring over valleys and cliffs.
A vivid blue body with a bright white throat and fiery orange belly make this bird unmistakable. It prefers alpine scrub and grassy slopes across the high Himalayas.
Rare and vibrantly coloured, Ward’s Trogon has a green back and rose-pink underparts. It is found in mature forests of Bhutan, Arunachal Pradesh, and eastern Himalayas.
With a long tail, brilliant blue wings, and a striking yellow bill, this intelligent and noisy bird is often seen in groups foraging around Himalayan villages and forests.