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SHEY-PHOKSUNDO NATIONAL PARK AND ADJOINING AREAS
Naresh Kusi Geraldine Werhahn Laxman Prasad Poudyal
SHEY-PHOKSUNDO NATIONAL PARK AND ADJOINING AREAS
Naresh Kusi Geraldine Werhahn Laxman Prasad Poudyal
Nepalese Ornithological Union and Department of National Parks and Wildlife Conservation Kathmandu, Nepal
Published by Nepalese Ornithological Union Kathmandu
in coordination with Department of National Parks and Wildlife Conservation Kathmandu, Nepal
Copyright © 2018 Authors and Nepalese Ornithological Union
All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced or transmitted to any form or by any means without prior permission.
ISBN: 978-9937-0-3752-5
Design and layout: Calligrafic Design Studio
Printed in Nepal
Front Cover Photo: Groundpecker Pseudopodoces humilis by Naresh Kusi Title page Photo: White Wagtail juvenile Motacilla alba by Naresh Kusi Back Cover Photo: Black Redstart Phoenicurus ochruros by Geraldine Werhahn
Preferred Citation: Kusi, N., Werhahn, G. and Poudyal, L.P. (2018). Birds of Dolpa: Shey-Phoksundo National Park and Adjoining Areas. Nepalese Ornithological Union and Department of National Parks and Wildlife Conservation, Kathmandu, Nepal Email: [email protected] URL: www.birdsofnepal.org
The proceedings from the sale of the book will be spent exclusively for nature and wildlife conservation.
SHEY-PHOKSUNDO NATIONAL PARK AND ADJOINING AREAS
Naresh Kusi Geraldine Werhahn Laxman Prasad Poudyal
Expedition horses at Jungben La © Geraldine Werhahn
CONTENTS
Foreword Acknowledgements Preface
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Abbreviations
3
Section I Background Introduction Habitats Places of interest Major routes for birdwatching Important bird species
6 7 8 12 17 31
Section II Checklist
36
Bibliography
138
Appendix 1: List of mammals recorded in Dolpa
140
Index of common names
142
The culturescape of Dolpo © Naresh Kusi
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FOREWORD
Department of Na onal Parks and Wildlife Conserva on (DNPWC) currently works with a network of twelve Na onal Parks, one Wildlife Reserve, one Hun ng Reserve and six Conserva on Areas and thirteen Buffer Zones in Nepal. This network of Protected Areas covers an area of 34419.75 km2, which corresponds to 23.39% of the country’s total land. Dolpa and Shey-Phoksundo Na onal Park (SPNP) have been fer le grounds for some of the most popular interna onal publica ons which include Stones of Silence: Journeys in the Himalaya (1977) by world renowned wildlife scien st Dr. George B. Schaller, The Snow Leopard (1978), an interna onal bestseller, by Peter Ma hiessen and Himalayan Pilgrimage (1981) by David L. Snellgrove. Its interna onal repute was brought to limelight by the 1999 Oscar-nominated documentary film Himalaya (popularly known as Caravan in Nepal) directed by Eric Valley. From these accounts it is very clear that Dolpa has inspired so many interna onal writers and ar sts. But the district has very few or no such crea ons from Nepali scholars to its credit. In this light, I highly appreciate Nepalese Ornithological Union (NOU) for the publica on of this book. This book is a very important contribu on towards the knowledge of birds of Dolpa. Having a book of this standard from Nepali researchers, together with an interna onal scholar from the world renowned University of Oxford, is definitely a ma er of a great pride for us. The dedicated efforts of the authors in compiling the sca ered knowledge on birds of Dolpa from 1992 to 2017, are commendable. At the same me, it is overwhelming to find so many wonderful photographs of birds in a single book. It is also heartening to realize that the authors have put their best efforts in presen ng research-based informa on on the travel routes throughout Dolpa. The inclusion of an elaborated route map and appropriate photographs to show major se lement areas and places of interest makes the book an authen c mini-guide. The checklist of mammals in the appendix is an addi onal delight. DNPWC would like to congratulate the authors for this wonderful work. We hope that this book will generate bigger interests in people towards Dolpa and SPNP. There is no doubt that it will be helpful for the na onal park authority to bring about be er management of the avifaunal diversity of the park and its buffer zone. Similarly, it will also serve as a reliable reference on Dolpa for travellers around the world.
Man Bahadur Khadka Director General
G.P.O. Box: 860, Kathmandu, Nepal. Tel. 4220919, 4220850, 4227926, Fax: 977-1-4227675
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS We would like to thank the following individuals and organizations for their respective support towards the publication: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
Carol Inskipp: for providing checklists, encouraging the publication and providing valuable comments Hem Sagar Baral: for providing valuable comments Department of National Parks and Wildlife Conservation, Kathmandu and SheyPhoksundo National Park Office, Suligad, Dolpa: for providing research permits Rajendra Gurung and Pratap Gurung: for sharing their checklists and also for contributing photographs Tshiring Lhamu Lama and Alex Matthiessen: for sharing their checklist Tashi Dondup Lama, Pema Rikzin Lama and Bir Bahadur Sunar: for supporting the field expedition team Sanej Prasad Suwal, Sandesh Gurung, Hari Basnet and Hathan Chaudhary: for contributing photographs Pawan Shakya/Himalayan map house, Basantapur, Kathmandu: for providing route map Rajeev Tiwary/Calligrafic Design Studio: for allowing us to work together in the design and layout
Children of Dolpo © Naresh Kusi
PREFACE
Dolpa is the largest district of Nepal currently located in province no. 6. It houses major portions of Shey-Phoksundo National Park (SPNP) which is the largest National Park of the country. Being located in one of the remotest places in Nepal, very few scientific expeditions have been conducted in the park since its establishment in 1984. Systematic ornithological study started here as late as 1992 (Prime & Oksnebjerb 1992). This was followed by studies of Prime & Oksnebjerb (1994), Basnet (1998) and Chaudhary (2003). Ironically, there is no document to suggest ornithological studies in the area for the period 2004 to 2015. During 2015 and 2016, we explored most of Dolpa district, largely focusing in upper Dolpa. Although our primary tasks were to study wild mammals like Himalayan Wolf Canis lupus himalayensis, Snow Leopard Panthera uncia and Wild Yak Bos mutus, we also prepared a checklist of birds observed. There are a total of 887 bird species recorded in Nepal (as of Feb 2018, Grimmett et al. 2016, Inskipp & Chaudhary 2016, S. G.C. pers comm. 2016, A. Timsina pers. comm 2017 and Kusi et al. 2017). Our final checklist, generated by compiling different checklists from 1992 to 2017, shows a total of 300 species of birds in Dolpa district. Birdlife International (2018) mentions only 178 species of birds in SPNP while DNPWC (2017) puts the figure at 200 species. Similarly Inskipp et al. (2016) has no information about many birds already listed by Chaudhary (2003). This information clearly indicates that the ornithological data from SPNP and adjoining areas are relatively underrepresented in many important national and international documents. The fact cannot be denied that the ornithological knowledge from SPNP, a Protected Area (PA) designated as an IBA (Important Bird and Biodiversity Area (BCN & DNPWC in preparation), are scant. Further the available knowledge also remains rather scattered. It motivated us to bring together all the scattered knowledge on birds from Dolpa in the form of a book. This, we hope, will remain as a reliable reference on birds of Dolpa. The very first impression that our valued readers will have from the title of the book is that it is a compilation of the checklists of birds recorded in Dolpa. But it is not limited to that. We have also included detailed itineraries for bird watching in Dolpa along all the possible routes, which is entirely based on our own research expeditions of 2015 and 2016. We have also included an elaborated route map of Dolpa. Besides birders, the route itineraries will be equally helpful as a mini guide for a diverse group of people including wildlife researchers, environmentalists, trekkers and rural development planners. As the authors of the book, we have put our best efforts in giving it a pleasant look. For this we have divided the book into two sections. Section I presents the general background of SPNP, an overview on the different habitat types, places of interest and major routes for bird watching with appropriate photographs. We have used correct spellings and local names of places instead of the erroneous Nepali versions that are in general use. e.g. Tinje (Nepali) has been written as Tinkyu (correct local name) and Phoksundo (Nepali) has been written as Phoksumdo (correct spelling). Some of the information in this section has not been published before. Section II contains the updated checklist of birds recorded in Dolpa. Here we have put good quality photographs of 128 bird species (including females and juveniles whenever available) taken exclusively in Nepal. The photographs have been arranged in such a way that for 1
every order, there is a theme photo while for a particular family; there are photographs of representative species. This, we believe, will enable amateur birders to develop an idea of how bird species of a particular family look in general. However, we are sorry to have been unable to include photographs for a few families. We have adopted the common and latin names of birds from Grimmett et al. (2016). After careful review of distribution ranges and identification features, we have agreed that 11 species listed by Basnet (1998), Chaudhary (2003) and DNPWC (2007) are unlikely to be recorded in the landscape of Dolpa and needs further studies for verification. We have removed Hodgson’s Bushchat Saxicola insignis, Pale-footed Bush Warbler Cettia pallidipes, Bay-backed Shrike Lanius vittatus, Bronzed Drongo Dicrurus aeneus, Indian Robin Saxicoloides fulicata and Rufous-backed Sibia Leioptila annectans with an argument that they are most likely to have been misidentified. Similarly, Pied Kingfisher Ceryle rudis, Indian Pond Heron Ardeola grayii, Black-shouldered Kite Elanus caeruleus, Tawny Eagle Aquila rapax, and Sultan Tit Melanochlora sultanea have been removed as their distribution range is mostly in the lowlands. We have also included a general checklist of wild mammals recorded in Dolpa in the appendix. The mention of species like Tibetan Gazelle Procapra picticaudata, Tibetan Antelope Pantholops hodgsoni, Tibetan Wild Ass Equus kiang and Wild Yak by Basnet (1998) and its adoption by DNPWC (2007) is worth discussing here. All these species are present in the Tibetan Plateau of the Tibetan Autonomous Region (TAR) of China with which Dolpa shares its international boundary. Of these, Tibetan Gazelle, Tibetan Antelope and Tibetan Wild Ass have never been recorded in Nepal side in Dolpa. The Wild Yak, although historically present in the district near the Nepal-China border, is possibly regionally extinct at present (Werhahn & Kusi 2016). So, we have not included these species in the checklist. But we have added a few species from our own researches of 2015 and 2016. We are well aware that an increase in birders visiting SPNP and its adjoining areas will lead to addition of more species to the current list. In such a case, the checklist will need a regular update. We look forward to your constructive suggestions.
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ABBREVIATIONS
BZ
Buffer Zone
CITES
Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora
DNPWC
Department of National Parks and Wildlife Conservation
IUCN
International Union for Conservation of Nature and Natural Resources
Km2
Square Kilometer
NA
Not Available
NP
National Park
PA
Protected Area
SPNP
Shey-Phoksundo National Park
TAR
Tibetan Autonomous Region
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SECTION I
BACKGROUND Shey-Phoksundo National Park and Buffer zone: A Fact Sheet Location
Province no. 6
Districts
Dolpa and Mugu
Establishment
National Park in 1984 and Buffer Zone in 1998
IUCN category
National Park II and Buffer Zone VI
Area
National Park 3,555 km2 and Buffer Zone 1349 km2
Major geophysical character
Transhimalayan
Major ethnic Groups
Lama, Baiji, Gurung, Magar, Buda, Thakuri, Chetri, Brahmin
Economy
Agriculture, animal husbandry, seasonal migration and trade
Major rivers
Phoksumdo, Suli Gad, Jugdulla, Langu, Khung, Namgung, Panjang
Major lakes
Phoksumdo, Nellahi-Tingnam-Tso, Lutut-Khyungi-Tso, TrhableKyalmu-Tso, Tso-Karpo (White lake), Tso-Napko (Black lake), TsoNgonpo (Blue Lake), Tanga-langa-Tso, Kyalbui-Tso, Sikyalla-Tso and Changman-Tso
Bioclimatic zones
Upper temperate, Sub-alpine, Alpine and Transhimalayan
Biogeographic realm
Palearctic
Global 200 ecoregion
Western Himalayan alpine shrubs and meadows
Climate
Sub-temperate, Temperate, Alpine and Himalayan
Mean annual rainfall
200- 2000mm
Elevation
Lowest 2,200 m (Suligad) and highest 6,883 m (Kanjiroba south peak)
Important mammals
Snow Leopard (Panthera uncia), Himalayan Wolf (Canis lupus himalayensis), Musk Deer (Moschus sp.), Pallas's Cat (Ocotolobus manul), Tibetan Argali (Ovis ammon hodgsoni). See Appendix 1 for checklist of mammals recorded in SPNP.
Globally threatened birds
Five species including Cheer Pheasant (Catreus wallichii) and Wood Snipe (Gallinago nemoricola)
Medicinal plants
407 species (Ghimire et al. 2001)
Major vegetation types
Deciduous broad-leaved forest, Quercus semicarpifolia forest, mixed Quercus semecarpifolia forest, mixed Coniferous forest, Betula utilis forest, mixed Betula forest, and alpine steppes.
Source: DNPWC (2007)
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Birds of Dolpa
INTRODUCTION Shey-Phoksundo National Park Shey-Phoksundo National Park (SPNP) is the largest National Park (NP) in Nepal with an area of 3,555 Km2. The park is located between 29.250 N and 29.750 N latitude and 83.130 E and 82.520 E longitude in Dolpa and Mugu districts in the north-west transhimalayan region of Nepal. It is bordered by Tibet in the north, Mustang in the east and Humla in the west.
Boundary
Major landmarks
North
Kanti himal, Palchun-Hamga himal
East
Khun bhanjyang, Khun khola, Panjang khola, Nagon khola, Dansila lek, Chunla lek, Numla bhanjyangs (north and south), Numla lek, Jhyarkodin la, Kaira khola
South
Majaba khola, Ankhe khola, Suli gad, Thuli-Bheri river, Bhukpa lek, Mukteshwar himal, Mutu-chula himal
West
Mutu-chula lek, Kagmara lek, Pile himal, Laga lek, Latan lek, Kasi-dalpha danda, Kagdula lek, Patarasi himal, Dabsal danda, Kolundan khola, Namjan khola, Bhailun khola,Chhayanath-Thakuri danda, Kuldum danda, Nagpi danda, Chhimimaru danda
Source: DNPWC (2007)
SPNP was established and gazetted in 1984. It’s Buffer Zone (BZ) was gazetted in 1998. The name Shey-Phoksundo is taken from the renowned `Shey’ monastery and the `Phoksumdo’ lake. Most of the area of the park lies to the north of the main Himalayan range and represents transhimalayan flora, fauna, and ecosystems. The northern region (upper Dolpa) is characterized by dry, steppe vegetation and the southern region represents distinct forest ecosystems. The rivers Suli Gad and Jugdulla are the major sources of the Thuli-Bheri river. The Langu river drains from the high plateau to the east and flows westward until its confluence with the Mugu Karnali.
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HABITATS Forests The forest habitats include mixed deciduous, oaks, conifers and rhododendrons (Prieme and Oksnebjerg 1994). The altitudinal and climatic variations diversify the vegetation types while the species and forest types are mainly determined by altitude and aspects. The Jugdulla Valley has good stands of oak (Quercus semecarpifolia) and birch (Betula utilis) and other temperate forests. The mixed deciduous forests are found along the lower Suligad Valley whereas the oak and confer forests dominate the other areas. The dense forests are composed of blue pine (Pinus wallichiana) intermixed with spruce (Picea smithiana), deodar (Cedrus deodara), hemlock (Tsuga dumosa) and silver fir (Abies spectabilis). Silver birch (Betula utilis) and juniper (Juniperus recurva) dominate the landscape at the upper tree-line (DNPWC 2007). The forests habitat is home to various species of pheasants including Himalayan Monal Lophophorus impejanus, woodpeckers like Himalayan Woodpecker Dendrocopos himalayensis and Scaly-bellied Woodpecker Picus squamatus, nuthatches like Chestnut-bellied Nuthatch Sitta (castanea) cinnamoventris and Kashmir Nuthatch S. cashmirensis, bulbuls like Himalayan Bulbul Pycnonotus leucogenys and Striated Bulbul P. striatus, tits like Rufous-vented Tit Periparus rubidiventris and Coal Tit P. ater, minivets like Scarlet Minivet Pericrocotus flammeus and Long-tailed Minivet P. ethologus, thrushes like Scaly Thrush Zoothera dauma and Mistle Thrush Turdus viscivorus, grosbeaks like White-winged Grosbeak Mycerobas carnipes and Collared Grosbeak M. affinis, drongos like Spangled Drongo Dicrurus hottentottus, laughingthrushes like Spotted Laughingthrush Garrulax ocellatus, Black-faced Laughingthrush Abroscopus schisticeps, doves like Spotted Dove Stigmatopelia chinensis and Oriental Turtle Dove S. orientalis, sunbirds like Green-tailed Sunbird Aethopyga nipalensis and Mrs Gould’s Sunbird A. gouldiae, treecreepers like Bar-tailed Treecreeper Certhia himalayana and Rustyflanked Treecreeper C. nipalensis, flycatchers like Ultramarine Flycatcher Ficedula superciliaris and Rufous-gorgeted Flycatcher F. strophiata, robins like Golden Bush Robin Tarsiger chrysaeus, magpies like Yellow-billed Blue Magpie Urocissa flavirostris and Red-billed Blue Magpie U. erythrorhyncha, Red-headed Bullfinch Pyrrhula erythrocephala, babblers, warblers, yuhinas, and fulvettas.
Forest habitat © Rajendra Gurung
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Scrublands and meadows Habitats in the higher altitudes generally represent xeric lands covered with small bushes and trees interspersed with alpine steppes. The scrublands in the NP and around mainly consists of Cotoneaster and Caragana (Prieme and Oksnebjerg 1994). Caragana and Lonicera shrubs are common vegetation with sparse bushes of Rhododendron nivale, Rhododendron lepidotum, and dwarf junipers (Juniperus wallichiana). Local people residing in and around the park use these areas to graze livestock (DNPWC 2007). Lammergeier Gypaetus barbatus, Himalayan Griffon Gyps himalayensis, Golden Eagle Aquila chrysaetos and Upland Buzzard Buteo hemilasius are seen soaring over the alpine meadows (Prieme and Oksnebjerg 1992). Birds found in these habitats include various species of accentors like Alpine Accentor Prunella collaris and Brown Accentor P. fulvescens, Mountain finches like Plain Mountain Finch Leucosticte nemoricola and Brandt’s Mountain Finch L. brandti, rosefinches like Great Rosefinch Carpodacus rubicilla and Red-fronted Rosefinch C. puniceus, partridges like Chukar Partridge Alectoris chukar and Snow Partridge Lerwa lerwa, snowcocks like Tibetan Snowcock Tetraogallus tibetanus and Himalayan Snowcock T. himalayensis, choughs like Redbilled Chough Pyrrhocorax pyrrhocorax and Alpine Chough P. graculus, larks like Horned Lark Eremophila alpestris, buntings like Rock Bunting Emberiza cia and Chestnut-eared Bunting E. fucata, pipits like Rosy Pipit Anthus roseatus and Upland Pipit A. sylvanus, martins like Eurasian Crag Martin Ptyonoprogne rupestris, Nepal House Martin Delichon nipalense, rockthrushes like Blue Rock Thrush Monticola solitarius and Chestnut-bellied Rock Thrush M. rufiventris, swifts like Alpine Swift Tachymarptis melba and Fork-tailed Swift Apus pacificus, Eurasian Wren Troglodytes troglodytes, Twite Carduelis flavirostris, Groundpecker Pseudopodoces humilis, Grandala Grandala coelicolor, Desert Wheatear Oenanthe deserti, Common Stonechat Saxicola torquatus etc.
Scrubland in Nisalgaon © Naresh Kusi
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Alpine meadow in Poltekhola, Tinkyu © Naresh Kusi
Wetlands The high mountains are primary sources of major river systems in Nepal. Thuli-Bheri, Suli Gad and Jugdulla are the major river systems, whereas Langu, Khung, Namgung and Panjang are the other important rivers in SPNP. The water of northern valleys, i.e. Tinkyu, Saldang and Bhijer, drain into Langu river, a tributary of the Karnali river via the Mugu Karnali. The water of the southern valleys Tsharka, Dho-Tarap and Suligad/Phoksumdo drain into the Bheri river via the Thuli-Bheri (DNPWC 2007).
Phoksumdo river flowing through Sallaghari © Naresh Kusi
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The Phoksumdo lake and other wetlands provide the passage and resting spots for the migratory winter birds. The notable winter visitors are Mallard Anas platyrhynchos, Garganey A. querquedula, Gadwall A. strepera, Red-crested Pochard Netta rufina, Tufted Duck Aythya fuligula, Goosander Mergus merganser and Common Coot Fulica atra. Bar-headed Goose Anser indicus, Common Pochard Aythya ferina, Ruddy Shelduck Tadorna ferruginea, Eurasian Wigeon Anas penelope, Common Redshank Tringa totanus and Common Sandpiper Actitis hypoleucos are the passage migrants. White-breasted Waterhen Amaurornis phoenicurus, Great Cormorant Phalacrocorax carbo and Red-wattled Lapwing Vanellus indicus are probably the summer visitors. Other wetland birds include Little Grebe Tachybaptus ruficollis, Black-necked Grebe Podiceps nigricollis, White-throated Dipper Cinclus cinclus, Brown Dipper C pallasii, Spotted Forktail Enicurus maculatus and Little Forktail E. scouleri. Grey Wagtail Motacilla cinerea, Whitethroated Kingfisher Halcyon smyrnensis and Plumbeous Water Redstart Rhyacornis fuliginosa are the notable summer visitors seen near the wetland meadows.
Human habitations and cultivated lands Villages in Dolpa district are among the highest settlements on earth with active agriculture and animal husbandry. However, agricultural land here is very limited and occurs in patches. The farmlands are cultivated with Tibetan barley (Hordeum vulgare), buckwheat (Fagopyrum esculentum), chinu millet (Panicum milliaceum), and potatoes (Solanum nigrum) up to 4200 m. Croplands are located along valley bottoms and gently sloping terraces (DNPWC 2007). The notable bird species in these habitats include Red-billed Chough Pyrrhocorax pyrrhocorax, Yellow-billed Chough P. graculus, House Crow Corvus splendens, Large-billed Crow C. macrorhynchos, House Sparrow Passer domesticus, Eurasian Tree Sparrow P. montanus, Russet Sparrow P. rutilans, Asian House Martin Delichon dasypus, House Swift Apus affinis, Striated Prinia Prinia crinigera, Chaffinch Fringilla coelebs, Hill Pigeon Columba rupestris, Common Hoopoe Upupa epops, Common Pigeon Columba livia, Upland Pipit Anthus sylvanus and Grey Bushchat Saxicola ferreus. Chaffinch is a winter visitor and Common Hoopoe is a passage migrant.
Cultivated land in Karang © Naresh Kusi
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PLACES OF INTERESTS Shey Gompa The Shey gompa, locally known by the name Shelri Sumdho gompa, is the soul of SPNP. The monastery takes its name from Crystal Mountain, Dolpa’s holiest summit, located nearby to the west of the valley (Pritchard-Jones & Gibbons 2014). Every year in July, before the barley harvest, Dolpo-pas (people of Dolpa) perform the circumbulence (kora) of Crystal Mountain (Schaller 1977) which they believe cleanses their sins. Shey gompa belongs to the Karmapa-Kagyu-pa sect of Tibetan Buddhism. However, idols of many Nyingma-pa deities can also be seen in the display. The famous ‘Shey festival’ is held every 12 years in the dragon year of Tibetan calendar. The next ‘Shey festival’ will be held in July/August of 2023.
Shey gompa © Naresh Kusi
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Tsakang gompa © Geraldine Werhahn
Tsakang Gompa This monastery complex can be reached after about an hour of walk uphills to the north of Shey gompa. The main red monastery retreat is set against blood red cliffs.
Gonmoche Hermitage This hermitage is located further north from the Tsakang gompa. The name literally means ‘The great gate’ because it is situated at the foot of the Crystal Mountain (Hovden 2016).
Gonmoche hermitage © Naresh Kusi
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Phoksumdo Lake The freshwater glacial lake, Phoksumdo, is the jewel of SPNP. The lake lies near the Ringmo village, locally called by the name Tso-wa meaning lake-side (Gurung 1980), at 3600m altitude. The lake is 4.8 km long, 1.5 km wide and has a depth of 145 m. Its magnificent turquoise colour and spectacular scenery offer soulful treat to nature lovers.
Phoksumdo Lake © Rajendra Gurung
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The lake is fed by two streams; Phoksumdo khola to the north and Deikuthang khola to the south. The lake has become a wetland of international importance after being declared as a Ramsar site in 2007 by the Government of Nepal (DNPWC 2017).
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Thashung-tsoling gompa © Naresh Kusi
Thashung-Tsoling Gompa This monastery complex is located at the south-western corner of Phoksumdo lake and is sheltered by a pine forest. It is an ancient monastery related to Bon-po religion.
Suligad Falls This is one of the most scenic waterfalls in Nepal. Its grandeur can be best observed from the view-tower at Lapchha, constructed on the top of the hill-slope above Polam.
Suligad falls © Naresh Kusi
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MAJOR ROUTES FOR BIRDWATCHING It is compulsory for foreign travellers to obtain Traveller’s Information Management System (TIMS) permit and district entry permits before heading for Dolpa. The fee for lower Dolpa is USD 10 per person per week. The permits can be collected from Nepal Tourism Board, Bhrikutimandap, Kathmandu. Also they should pay the park entry fees for SPNP. Upper Dolpa is designated as a restricted area for foreign visitors. Thus, they are required to have a special entry permit to travel in upper Dolpa. The fee is USD 500 per person for the starting 10 days and USD 50 per additional day. The restricted area permit is issued by the Department of Immigration of the Ministry of Home Affairs, Nepal. Dolpa district is best accessed by flight from Nepalgunj to Juphal. From Juphal, one can choose to reach Phoksumdo lake through the general route via Suligad or follow the Rup Gad river towards Kagmara. Both these routes meet at Sumduwa.
Polam, the winter hamlet of Ringmo village © Naresh Kusi
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The general route to Phoksumdo Lake (Juphal- Dunai-Suligad-Ringmo-Phoksumdo Lake) Jeeps are available from Juphal to Dunai, the district headquarter. A walk towards the northwest along the Thuli-Bheri river takes you to Suligad where the headquarter of SPNP is located. The trail to Phoksumdo lake follows the Suli Gad river and passes through forests along the way. Day 1: Day 2: Day 3: Day 4: Day 5: Day 6: Day 7:
Juphal-Dunai-Suligad-Syangta-Chhepka (2661m) Chhepka to Rechi (2940m) Renchi-Sumduwa-Pungmo village (3500m) Birding around Pungmo village and Pungmo khola, overnight at Pungmo village Pungmo-Sumduwa-Polam (3397m) Polam-Ringmo village (3607m) Birding around Thashung-tsoling monastery, surrounding forests and Phoksumdo lake shores, overnight at Ringmo village
Ringmo village © Naresh Kusi
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The alternate route to Phoksumdo Lake via Pungmo (Kagmara Trek) Pungmo-Kagmara-Toijam-Tripurakot-Juphal or Dunai The habitat between Pungmo village to Toijam contains a good lower temperate mixed broadleaved conifer forests. The steep hill slopes are dominated by temperate and sub-alpine vegetation. The Jugdulla Valley has good stands of oak interspersed with conifers mainly Himalayan spruce, Himalayan silver fir and Himalayan blue pine. Further up along Jagdulla khola and Garpung khola, birch and Rhododendron dominates till the treeline. Day 1: Day 2: Day 3: Day 4: Day 5: Day 6: Day 7:
Juphal-Rupgad-Tripurakot-Masinechaur Masinechaur-Balangra La (3760m)-Kaigaon-Hurikot (2600m), overnight camp at Hurikot Hurikot-Toijam-Garpung khola, overnight camp at Garpung khola Garpung khola-Kagmara La (5115m)-Lasa meadow (4060m), overnight camp at Lasa meadow Lasa meadow-Pungmo village Pungmo-Sumduwa-Polam Polam-Ringmo village
Once you are in Ringmo, you can choose between lower and upper Dolpa. The trail to upper
Sallaghari © Naresh Kusi
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Dolpa passes through the northern shore of Phoksumdo lake while the trail through the southern shore takes you to Dho-Tarap in lower Dolpa.
Towards Dho-Tarap from Ringmo Day 1: Day 2: Day 3: Day 4:
Ringmo-Temche (Baga La phedi-3995m) Temche-Baga La (5169m)-Danigar (4512m) Danigar-Numa La (5310m)-Numa La base camp (4440m) Nu ma La base camp-Thaksi-Tokyu-Dho-Tarap (3944m)
Exploring upper Dolpa A very large part of Dolpa district lies in upper Dolpa, also known as Dolpo in general. ‘Dolpo’ refers to the whole region bounded on the west by the watershed above Phoksumdo lake and on the south by the Dhaulagiri massif (Snellgrove 1981).
Chorten Complex in Nisalgaol © Geraldine Werhahn
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Ringmo to Shey Gompa Mixed broad-leaved upper temperate forests of Quercus spp., Rhododendron spp. inter-mixed with Betula utilis and Abies spectabilis, are found along the hill slopes. The forests in the Sallaghari area is dominated by pure stands of Pinus spp. The vegetation above Kang La high camp (3900 msl) till Shey gompa is largely dominated by alpine shrubs, such as Caragana brevifolia and Lonicera spinosa, and graminods including Stipa spp., Carex spp., and Kobresia spp. There are at least three different routes to reach Shey from Ringmo. The routes separate after the campsite at the end of Sallaghari. The usual route is: Day 1: Day 2: Day 3: Day 4:
Ringmo- Phoksumdo khola-Sallaghari, overnight camp at Sallaghari (3594m) Birding around Phoksundo khola and Sallaghari, overnight camp at Sallaghari Sallaghari to Kang La lower camp (4500m) Kang La lower camp-Kang La (5350m)-Shey gompa (4315m)
Shey © Naresh Kusi
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For the longer routes, you should go north-west towards Perikapuwa from the campsite. This route goes as follows: Day 3: Day 4: Day 5: Day 6: Day 7:
Sallaghari-Perikapuwa (4024m) Birding around Perikapuwa, overnight camp at Perikapuwa Perikapuwa-Larchha (4260m) Larchha-Mendok Ti (flower depression), 4624m Birding around Mendok Ti
From Mendok Ti, there are again two routes, the first one goes through: Day 8: Day 9:
Mendok Ti-Chhurang La (5338m)-Chang Tsakang (4871m) Chang Tsakang-Shey gompa (4343m)
The other route is: Day 8: Day 9:
Mendok Ti-Mendok Ti La (5133 m)-Tsakang (4654m) Tsakang-Shey gompa
Perikapuwa © Geraldine Werhahn
Herders' camp in Mendok Ti © Naresh Kusi
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Shey Gompa-Bhijer The area above Shey gompa is largely treeless with cliffs, rugged terrains and flat undulating patches dominated by graminoids. The habitats in most of upper Dolpa are largely dominated by sub-alpine shrubs with grassy meadows in flat depressions and dry grasslands associated with xeric shrubs and dwarf Rhododendrons and Caragana species. The general itinerary to Bhijer from Shey is as follows: Day 1: Day 2: Day 3: Day 4: Day 5:
Birding around Shey gompa and Tsakang gompa, overnight camp at Shey gompa Birding around hillsides and Sephu khola, overnight camp at Shey gompa Shey gompa-Shi chung-Den khola-Tairo (4703m) Tairo to Bhijer village (3850m) Birding around Bhijer, Samling gompa, Tata,Tartang khola and Dulung khola, overnight at Bhijer village
From Bhijer, there are two routes to reach Saldang village. The longer route goes to Kuwagaon and returns to Saldang via Karang while the shorter route goes through Neng La.
Bhijer village © Naresh Kusi
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Longer route to Saldang from Bhijer Kuwagaon is the north-westernmost village of Dolpa which has not seen many visitors. If you have enough time,you can spend a few days in the pasturelands above Kuwagaon reaching near Danphesail in the Nepal-China border. The general itinerary is: Day 1: Day 2: Day 3: Day 4: Day 5: Day 6: Day 7: Day 8: Day 9: Day 10: Day 11:
Bhijer-Chyulung (4506m) Chyulung-Kuwagaon (3596m) Kuwagaon-Koyo-Chiuu (4456m) Birding around Danphesail, overnight camp at Chiuu Chiuu-Koyo-Kuwagaon Kuwagaon-Chyulung Chyulung-Karang-Marang-Nisalgaon (3862m) Birding around Nisalgaon, Yang Tser monastery, Panzang khola and Tora khola, overnight at Nisalgaon Nisalgaon-Karlep (4595m) Karlep-Nisalgaon Nisalgon-Saldang (3842m)
Kuwagaon © Geraldine Werhahn
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Nisalgaon © Naresh Kusi
Shorter route to Saldang from Bhijer Day 1: Day 2: Day 3: Day 4:
Bhijer to Neng La high camp (5080m) Neng La high camp –Neng La (5368m)-Saldang village Birding around Saldang village, nearby monasteries, streams, cultivated lands and open fields, overnight at Saldang village Saldang-Namgung gompa, birding around Namgung gompa and hillsides, overnight at Saldang village
The important settlement after Saldang is Dho-Tarap. There are two routes to reach DhoTarap: the longer route through Komas-Shimen-Tinkyu-Tsharka and the shorter route through Namdo-Chagaon-Chang La-Tokyu to Dho-Tarap.
Saldang © Naresh Kusi
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Longer route to Dho-Tarap from Saldang This route takes you outside of SPNP. Day 1: Day 2: Day 3: Day 3: Day 4: Day 5: Day 6: Day 7: Day 8: Day 9: Day 10: Day 11: Day 12: Day 13: Day 14:
Saldang-Namdo (3948m) Namdo-Koma village (4210m) Birding around the alpine steppes of Koma Koma-Shimen village (3936 m) Birding to the north of Shimen, overnight camp at Shimen Shimen-Maitgaon-Mait khola (4253m) Mait khola-Lai Samba (4955 m) Birding around Lai Samba Lai Samba-Marim La (5488m)-Puitem (4950m) Puitem-Tinkyu (4110m) Tinkyu-Poltegaon-Khaikyu (4536 m) Birding around Khaikyu Khaikyu-Poltegaon-Tinkyu Tinkyu-Namduthan-Chakchu Sumna (4323m) Chakchu Sumna-Laarcha (4920m)
Koma © Naresh Kusi
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From Laarcha, you can choose to go to Dho-Tarap through the shorter route via Choila La or through the longer route going to Tsharka and back. Day 15: Day 16: Day 17: Day 18:
Laarcha-Mo La phedi (4690m) Mo La phedi-Mo-La-Tsharka (4302m) Tsharka-Mo La-Mo La base camp Mo La base camp-Jhyarkoi La-Dho-Tarap
Tinkyu © Naresh Kusi
Tsharka © Naresh Kusi
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Shorter route to Dho-Tarap from Saldang Day 1: Day 2: Day 3: Day 4: Day 5:
Saldang-Namdo-Chagaon (4040m) Birding around Chagaon, hillsides, streams, Rapa monastery, overnight at Chagaon Chagaon-Dachu khola-Chang La base camp (4550m) Chang La base camp-Chang La (5220m)-Tokyu village (4194m) Tokyu village-Dho-Tarap
Chagaon © Naresh Kusi
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Dho-Tarap © Naresh Kusi
Dho-Tarap to Dunai Coming down from Dho-Tarap brings you back to forest habitat. Day 1: Day 2: Day 3: Day 4: Day 5:
Dho-Tarap-Ghyamghar-Toltol (3523m) Toltol-Laini Odar-Nawarpani (3751m) Nawarpani-Laisicap (2641m) Laisicap-Dunai (2140m) Birding around Dunai and Thuli-Bheri riverside, overnight at Dunai
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Egyptian Vulture © Naresh Kusi
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IMPORTANT BIRD SPECIES The ornithological value of SPNP is high as it houses many birds with national and international significance. Five species are globally threatened (IUCN 2017), 16 species are nationally threatened (Inskipp et al. 2017), three species are restricted range species (Inskipp et al. 2016), two species are nationally data deficient, three species are protected by the National Parks and Wildlife Conservation Act 1973 as Schedule I species and 34 species are listed in CITES Appendices (four in Appendix I, 28 in Appendix II and one in Appendix III) (CITES 2017).
Globally Threatened and Near-threatened Birds Common Name
Scientific Name
Status
Egyptian Vulture
Neophron percnopterus
Endangered
Steppe Eagle
Aquila nipalensis
Endangered
Cheer Pheasant
Catreus wallichii
Vulnerable
Wood Snipe
Gallinago nemoricola
Vulnerable
Common Pochard
Aythya ferina
Vulnerable
Cinereous Vulture
Aegypius monachus
Near Threatened
Satyr Tragopan
Tragopan satyra
Near Threatened
Lammergeier
Gypaetus barbatus
Near Threatened
Himalayan Vulture
Gyps himalayensis
Near Threatened
Restricted Range Species Common Name
Scientific Name
Kashmir Nuthatch
Sitta cashmirensis
White-throated Tit
Aegithalos niveogularis
Hoary-throated Barwing
Actinodura nipalensis
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Common Name
Scientific Name
Status
Cheer Pheasant
Catreus wallichii
Endangered
Cinereous Vulture
Aegypius monachus
Endangered
Satyr Tragopan
Tragopan satyra
Vulnerable
Koklass Pheasant
Pucrasia macrolopha
Vulnerable
Garganey
Anas querquedula
Vulnerable
Short-eared Owl
Asio flammeus
Vulnerable
Demoiselle Crane
Grus virgo
Vulnerable
Wood Snipe
Gallinago nemoricola
Vulnerable
Lammergeier
Gypaetus barbatus
Vulnerable
Egyptian Vulture
Neophron percnopterus
Vulnerable
Himalayan Vulture
Gyps himalayensis
Vulnerable
Hen Harrier
Circus cyaneus
Vulnerable
Steppe Eagle
Aquila nipalensis
Vulnerable
Golden Eagle
Aquila chrysaetos
Vulnerable
Golden-naped Finch
Pyrrhoplectes epauletta
Vulnerable
Little Bunting
Emberiza pusilla
Vulnerable
Ruddy Shelduck
Tadorna ferruginea
Near Threatened
Common Pochard
Aythya ferina
Near Threatened
Himalayan Monal
Lophophorus impejanus
Near Threatened
Himalayan Snowcock
Tetraogallus himalayensis
Near Threatened
Chukar Partridge
Alectoris chukar
Near Threatened
Bar-headed Goose
Anser indicus
Near Threatened
Common Crane
Grus grus
Near Threatened
Great Cormorant
Phalacrocorax carbo
Near Threatened
Plain Martin
Riparia paludicola
Near Threatened
Spot-winged Grosbeak
Mycerobas melanozanthos
Near Threatened
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Nationally Data Deficient Birds Common Name
Scientific Name
Upland Buzzard
Buteo hemilasius
Twite
Carduelis flavirostris
NPWC Act Protected Birds Common Name
Scientific Name
Satyr Tragopan
Tragopan satyra
Himalayan Monal
Lophophorus impejanus
Cheer Pheasant
Catreus wallichii
Bar-headed Goose © Naresh Kusi
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Common Name
Scientific Name
Appendix
Tibetan Snowcock
Tibetan Snowcock
I
Himalayan Monal
Lophophorus impejanus
I
Cheer Pheasant
Catreus wallichii
I
Peregrine Falcon
Falco peregrinus
I
Blood Pheasant
Ithaginis cruentus
II
Common Crane
Grus grus
II
Demoiselle Crane
Grus virgo
II
Mountain Scops Owl
Otus spilocephalus
II
Himalayan Wood Owl
Strix (aluco) nivicolum
II
Collared Owlet
Glaucidium brodiei
II
Short-eared Owl
Asio flammeus
II
Little Owl
Athene noctua
II
Long-legged Buzzard
Buteo rufinus
II
Black Kite
Milvus migrans
II
Lammergeier
Gypaetus barbatus
II
Egyptian Vulture
Neophron percnopterus
II
Himalayan Vulture
Gyps himalayensis
II
Cinereous Vulture
Aegypius monachus
II
Hen Harrier
Circus cyaneus
II
Eurasian Sparrowhawk
Accipiter nisus
II
Northern Goshawk
Accipiter gentilis
II
Himalayan Buzzard
Buteo (buteo) burmanicus
II
Upland Buzzard
Buteo hemilasius
II
Black Eagle
Ictinaetus malayensis
II
Booted Eagle
Hieraaetus pennatus
II
Steppe Eagle
Aquila nipalensis
II
Golden Eagle
Aquila chrysaetos
II
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Mountain Hawk Eagle
Nisaetus nipalensis
II
Common Kestrel
Falco tinnunculus
II
Amur Falcon
Falco amurensis
II
Merlin
Falco columbarius
II
Eurasian Hobby
Falco subbuteo
II
Satyr Tragopan
Tragopan satyra
III
Steppe Eagle © Naresh Kusi
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SECTION II
CHECKLIST
Codes
Explanation
1
Common, >75% chance of observation
2
Fairly common, >50% chance of observation
3
Occasional, >25% chance of observation
4
Uncommon, >15% chance of observation
5
Rare, 5% chance
r
Resident, seen all the year round
s
Summer visitor
w
Winter visitor
m
Passage migrant
?
Status unclear
v
Vagrant
*
Globally threatened
#
Nationally threatened
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Major references consulted for the checklists: 1.
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4. 5. 6. 7.
8. 9.
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Birds of Dolpa
37
ORDER: GALLIFORMES
Cheer Pheasant © Hari Basnet
38
Birds of Dolpa
Family: Phasianidae
Tibetan Snowcock © Naresh Kusi
SN
Common Name
Scientific Name
g]kfnL gfd
Status
Reference
1
Kalij Pheasant
Lophura leucomelanos
sflnh
r1
3
2
Cheer Pheasant *#
Catreus wallichii
rL/
r4
3
3
Tibetan Snowcock
Tetraogallus tibetanus
sf]ª\df lxp“s'v'/f
r2
2
Birds of Dolpa
39
Himalayan Snowcock © Naresh Kusi
40
4
Himalayan Snowcock
Tetraogallus himalayensis
lxdfnL lxp“s'v'/f
r4
2
5
Satyr Tragopan
Tragopan satyra
d'gfn
r3
5
6
Koklass Pheasant #
Pucrasia macrolopha
kmf]qmf;
r5
2
Birds of Dolpa
Chukar Partridge © Rajendra Gurung
7
Chukar Partridge
Alectoris chukar
Rofv'/f
r1
2
8
Black Francolin
Francolinus francolinus
sfnf] ltqf
r4
5
Birds of Dolpa
41
Blood Pheasant © Rajendra Gurung
42
9
Tibetan Partridge
Perdix hodgsoniae
lxdfnL lkp/f
r4
2
10
Hill Partridge
Arborophila torqueola
lkp/f
r5
5
11
Blood Pheasant
Ithaginis cruentus
lrlnd]
r3
5
Birds of Dolpa
Himalayan Monal © Naresh Kusi
12
Himalayan Monal
Lophophorus impejanus
8f“km]
r1
1
13
Snow Partridge
Lerwa lerwa
n/jfg
r3
1
Birds of Dolpa
43
ORDER: ANSERIFORMES
Bar-headed Goose © Rajendra Gurung
44
Birds of Dolpa
Family: Anatidae
Ruddy Shelduck © Geraldine Werhahn
SN
Common Name
Scientific Name
g]kfnL gfd
Status
Reference
14
Ruddy Shelduck
Tadorna ferruginea
rv]jfrv]jL
m?2
2
15
Eurasian Wigeon
Anas Penelope
l;Gb'/] xf“;
m1
3
16
Common Pochard
Aythya ferina
s}nf]6fps] xf“;
m
5
Birds of Dolpa
45
Mallard © Naresh Kusi
Tufted Duck © Pratap Gurung
46
17
Mallard
Anas platyrhynchos
xl/of] 6fps]
wm1
5
18
Red-crested Pochard
Netta rufina
;'gh'/] xf“;
wm
3
19
Tufted Duck
Aythya fuligula
sfnLh'/] xf“;
wm
2
20
Bar-headed Goose
Anser indicus
vf]ofxf“;
m?3
2
Birds of Dolpa
Common Teal © Naresh Kusi
Gadwall (F) © Naresh Kusi
21
Garganey #
Anas querquedula
Zj]tfvLefÄ
wm
4
22
Common Teal
Anas crecca
lah'nfu}/f}
wm4
4
23
Gadwall
Anas strepera
v8v8] xf“;
wm1
6
24
Common Merganser (Goosander)
Mergus merganser
dl0ft'08s
w
5
Birds of Dolpa
47
ORDER: PICIFORMES
Darjeeling Woodpecker © Rajendra Gurung
48
Birds of Dolpa
Family: Picidae
Eurasian Wryneck © Naresh Kusi
SN
Common Name
Scientific Name
g]kfnL gfd
Status
Reference
25
Eurasian Wryneck
Jynx torquilla
v/nfxf“r]
m3
4
26
Speckled Piculet
Picumnus innominatus
yf]Kn] ;l;of
r3
5
27
Brown-fronted Woodpecker
Dendrocopos auriceps
v}/f]6fps] sfi7s"6
r4
5
Birds of Dolpa
49
Speckled Piculet © Pratap Gurung
50
28
Crimson-breasted Woodpecker
Dendrocopos cathpharius
/ftf]5ftL sfi7s"6
r4
5
29
Darjeeling Woodpecker
Dendrocopos darjellensis
bfhL{ln· sfi7s"6
r4
3
30
Himalayan Woodpecker
Dendrocopos himalayensis
lxdfnL sfi7s"6
r1
1
31
Scaly-bellied Woodpecker
Picus squamatus
7"nf]sTn] sf7kmf]/
r1
2
Birds of Dolpa
Family: Megalaimidae
Great Barbet © Naresh Kusi
SN
Common Name
Scientific Name
g]kfnL gfd
Status
Reference
32
Great Barbet
Megalaima virens
GofpnL
s?5
3
Birds of Dolpa
51
ORDER: UPUPIFORMES
Common Hoopoe © Naresh Kusi
52
Birds of Dolpa
Family: Upupidae
Common Hoopoe © Naresh Kusi
SN
Common Name
Scientific Name
g]kfnL gfd
Status
Reference
33
Common Hoopoe
Upupa epops
kmfk|] r/f
sm3
2
Birds of Dolpa
53
ORDER: CORACIIFORMES
Common Kingfisher © Naresh Kusi
54
Birds of Dolpa
Family: Alcedinidae
SN
Common Name
Scientific Name
g]kfnL gfd
Status
Reference
34
Common Kingfisher
Alcedo atthis
;fgf] df6Lsf]/]
s?5
5
Family: Dacelonidae
White-throated Kingfisher © Sanej Prasad Suwal
SN
Common Name
Scientific Name
g]kfnL gfd
Status
Reference
35
White-throated Kingfisher
Halcyon smyrnensis
;]tf]s07] df6Lsf]/]
s?3
5
Family: Meropidae
Green Bee-eater © Sanej Prasad Suwal
SN
Common Name
Scientific Name
g]kfnL gfd
Status
Reference
36
Green Bee-eater
Merops orientalis
d'/nLr/f
s?4
2
Birds of Dolpa
55
ORDER: CUCULIFORMES
Eurasian Cuckoo © Geraldine Werhahn
56
Birds of Dolpa
Family: Cuculidae
SN
Common Name
Scientific Name
g]kfnL gfd
Status
Reference
37
Jacobin Cuckoo (Pied Cuckoo )
Clamator jacobinus
h'/] sf]OnL
s4
5
38
Eurasian Cuckoo (Common Cuckoo)
Cuculus canorus
s'Ss' sf]OnL
s3
2
39
Himalayan Cuckoo
Cuculus saturatus
k"jL{o sf]OnL
s5
3
40
Lesser Cuckoo
Cuculus poliocephalus
;fgf] sf]OnL
s5
2
Birds of Dolpa
57
ORDER: APODIFORMES
Himalayan Swiftlet © Pratap Gurung
58
Birds of Dolpa
Family: Apodidae
SN
Common Name
Scientific Name
g]kfnL gfd
Status
Reference
41
Himalayan Swiftlet
Collocalia brevirostris
rL“lrsf ufÄynL
s2
2
42
White-throated Needletail
Hirundapus caudacutus
;]tf]s07] ufÄynL
r?3
5
43
Alpine Swift
Tachymarptis melba
atf;L ufÄynL
r?3
2
44
Common Swift
Apus apus
v}/f] ufÄynL
s?5
2
45
House Swift
Apus affinis
lkm/lkm/] 3/ufÄynL
r?3
5
46
Fork-tailed Swift
Apus pacificus
k'R5/sfk] ufÄynL
s5
3
Birds of Dolpa
59
ORDER: STRIGIFORMES
Little Owl © Rajendra Gurung
60
Birds of Dolpa
Family: Strigidae
SN
Common Name
Scientific Name
g]kfnL gfd
Status
Reference
47
Mountain Scops Owl
Otus spilocephalus
n]sfnL pn"s
r3
5
48
Himalayan Wood Owl
Strix (aluco) nivicolum
s}nf] kxf8L pn"s
r3
2
49
Collared Owlet
Glaucidium brodiei
;fgf] 8'G8'n
r5
5
50
Short-eared Owl
Asio flammeus
n3's0f{ nf6f]sf];]/f]
m5
2
51
Little Owl
Athene noctua
lxdfnL sf]rnuf“8]
r4
2
Family: Caprimulgidae
SN
Common Name
Scientific Name
g]kfnL gfd
Status
Reference
52
Large-tailed Nightjar
Caprimulgus macrurus
nfdk'R5«] r}t]r/f
rs?5
2
Birds of Dolpa
61
ORDER: COLUMBIFORMES
Snow Pigeon © Naresh Kusi
62
Birds of Dolpa
Family: Columbidae
Hill Pigeon © Naresh Kusi
SN
Common Name
Scientific Name
g]kfnL gfd
Status
Reference
53
Common Pigeon (Rock Dove)
Columba livia
dn]jf
r1
2
54
Hill Pigeon
Columba rupestris
n]sfnL dn]jf
r2
2
55
Snow Pigeon
Columba leuconota
lxdfnL dn]jf
r1
2
Birds of Dolpa
63
Oriental Turtle Dove © Naresh Kusi
64
56
Ashy Wood Pigeon
Columba pulchricollis
km';|f] jgk/]jf
r3
5
57
Speckled Wood Pigeon
Columba hodgsoni
l5/la/] jgk/]jf
r3
1
58
Oriental Turtle Dove
Streptopelia orientalis
tfd] 9's'/
s1
2
Birds of Dolpa
Spotted Dove © Naresh Kusi
59
Spotted Dove
Stigmatopelia chinensis Birds of Dolpa
s'n]{ 9's'/
s5
3 65
ORDER: GRUIFORMES
Common Crane © Rajendra Gurung
66
Birds of Dolpa
Family: Gruidae
SN
Common Name
Scientific Name
g]kfnL gfd
Status
Reference
60
Demoiselle Crane #
Grus virgo
s¥ofª–s'?ª ;f/;
m5
4
61
Common Crane
Grus grus
nId0f ;f/;
m5
2
Family: Rallidae
Eurasian Coot © Naresh Kusi
White-breasted Waterhen © Naresh Kusi
SN
Common Name
Scientific Name
g]kfnL gfd
Status
Reference
62
White-breasted Waterhen
Amaurornis phoenicurus
l;ds'v'/f
s?
5
63
Eurasian Coot
Fulica atra
d?n
wm1
2
Birds of Dolpa
67
ORDER: CICONIIFORMES
Himalayan Vulture © Naresh Kusi
68
Birds of Dolpa
Family: Scolopacidae
Common Redshank © Naresh Kusi
Common Redshank juvenile © Naresh Kusi
SN
Common Name
Scientific Name
g]kfnL gfd
Status
Reference
64
Wood Snipe *#
Gallinago nemoricola
jg rfxf
s5
1
65
Common Redshank
Tringa totanus
nfnv'§] l6dl6df
m2
5
66
Wood Sandpiper
Tringa glareola
jg ;'8;'l8of
m4
5
Birds of Dolpa
69
Common Greenshank © Naresh Kusi
Green Sandpiper © Naresh Kusi
70
67
Green Sandpiper
Tringa ochropus
?v ;'8\;'l8of
m4
3
68
Common Sandpiper
Actitis hypoleucos
r~rn] ;'8;'l8of
m2
4
69
Common Greenshank
Tringa nebularia
l6dl6df
m4
5
70
Little Stint
Calidris minuta
sfnLv'§] hn/·
m3
5
71
Red-necked Phalarope
Phalaropus lobatus
nfns07] kmfnf/f]k
v
Bluefield & Bluefield (2008)
72
Temminck's Stint
Calidris temminckii
hn/·
m3
4
Birds of Dolpa
Family: Charadriidae
Ibisbill © Naresh Kusi
Red-wattled Lapwing © Sanej Prasad Suwal
SN
Common Name
Scientific Name
g]kfnL gfd
Status
Reference
73
Ibisbill
Ibidorhyncha struthersii
ltnx/L r/f
s3
2
74
Red-wattled Lapwing
Vanellus indicus
x'l66\ofp“
s?
7
Birds of Dolpa
71
Family: Accipitridae
Upland Buzzard © Naresh Kusi
72
SN
Common Name
Scientific Name
g]kfnL gfd
Status
Reference
75
Long-legged Buzzard
Buteo rufinus
nfdv'§] Zo]gafh
wm4
6
76
Himalayan Buzzard
Buteo (buteo) burmanicus
Zo]gafh
wm1
2
77
Upland Buzzard
Buteo hemilasius
kxf8L Zo]gafh
w5
2
Birds of Dolpa
Black Kite © Naresh Kusi
78
Black Kite
Milvus migrans
sfnf] rLn
s?1
2
79
Black Eagle
Ictinaetus malayensis
Çf]0fs rLn
r3
5
80
Booted Eagle
Hieraaetus pennatus
sf“wrGÇ rLn
wm4
2
81
Steppe Eagle *#
Aquila nipalensis
uf]dfo' dxfrLn
wm4
2
82
Golden Eagle #
Aquila chrysaetos
;'k0f{ dxfrLn
r5
2
83
Mountain Hawk Eagle
Nisaetus nipalensis
kxf8L zbnrLn
r5
5
Birds of Dolpa
73
Bearded Vulture © Naresh Kusi
84
74
Himalayan Vulture (Himalayan Griffon) #
Gyps himalayensis
lxdfnL lu4
r1
2
85
Cinereous Vulture #
Aegypius monachus
/fhlu4
s?
5
86
Bearded Vulture (Lammergeier) #
Gypaetus barbatus
xf8kmf]/
r1
2
Birds of Dolpa
Egyptian Vulture © Sanej Prasad Suwal
87
Egyptian Vulture *#
Neophron percnopterus
;]tf] lu4
r?5
2
88
Hen Harrier #
Circus cyaneus
rNnfrf]/ e'O“rLn
wm3
2
89
Eurasian Sparrowhawk
Accipiter nisus
jgafh
s?4
2
90
Northern Goshawk
Accipiter gentilis
anfsf+If jgafh
r?4
2
Birds of Dolpa
75
Family: Falconidae
Common Kestrel © Sandesh Gurung
76
SN
Common Name
Scientific Name
g]kfnL gfd
Status
Reference
91
Common Kestrel
Falco tinnunculus
afÄ8fO
r?1
2
92
Amur Falcon
Falco amurensis
cd'/ afh
m4
2
Birds of Dolpa
Eurasian Hobby © Pratap Gurung
Peregrine Falcon © Sandesh Gurung
93
Merlin
Falco columbarius
;fgf] afh
m?3
2
94
Eurasian Hobby
Falco subbuteo
h'“u] lr/fGts afh
s3
5
95
Peregrine Falcon
Falco peregrinus
zfxL afh
m?4
8
Birds of Dolpa
77
Family: Podicipedidae
Little Grebe © Naresh Kusi
78
SN
Common Name
Scientific Name
g]kfnL gfd
Status
Reference
96
Little Grebe
Tachybaptus ruficollis
8'a'NsLr/f
s2
5
97
Black-necked Grebe
Podiceps nigricollis
sfnLs07 8'a'NsLr/f
wm1
5
Birds of Dolpa
Family: Phalacrocoracidae
Great Cormorant © Naresh Kusi
SN
Common Name
Scientific Name
g]kfnL gfd
Status
Reference
98
Great Cormorant
Phalacrocorax carbo
hn]jf
s?1
3
Birds of Dolpa
79
ORDER: PASSERIFORMES
Grandala © Naresh Kusi
80
Birds of Dolpa
Family: Laniidae
Grey-backed Shrike © Naresh Kusi
Long-tailed Shrike © Naresh Kusi
SN
Common Name
Scientific Name
g]kfnL gfd
Status
Reference
99
Long-tailed Shrike
Lanius schach
eÇfO{
r3
2
100
Grey-backed Shrike
Lanius tephronotus
lxdfnL eÇfO{
s?2
1
Birds of Dolpa
81
Family: Corvidae
Alpine Chough © Naresh Kusi
82
Red-billed Blue Magpie © Naresh Kusi
SN
Common Name
Scientific Name
g]kfnL gfd
Status
Reference
101
Black-headed Jay
Garrulus lanceolatus
sfnf]6fps] jgsfu
r?3
6
102
Eurasian Jay
Garrulus glandarius
s}n] jgsfu
r4
5
103
Yellow-billed Blue Magpie
Urocissa flavirostris
;'g7"“8] nfdk'R5«]
r1
5
104
Red-billed Blue Magpie
Urocissa erythrorhyncha
:ofnkf]y/L nfdk'R5«]
r1
5
105
Grey Treepie
Dendrocitta formosae
kxf8L sf]sn]
r3
5
106
Alpine Chough
Pyrrhocorax graculus
6]d'
r2
2
Birds of Dolpa
Large Cuckooshrike © Naresh Kusi
Northern Raven © Naresh Kusi
107
Red-billed Chough
Pyrrhocorax pyrrhocorax
6'·f
r2
2
108
Groundpecker
Pseudopodoces humilis
e'O“kmf]/
r3
2
109
Spotted Nutcracker
Nucifraga caryocatactes
jg;/f{
r1
2
110
House Crow
Corvus splendens
3/ sfu
r1
9
111
Large-billed Crow
Corvus macrorhynchos
sfnf] sfu
r1
2
112
Northern Raven
Corvus corax
/fhf sfu
r3
2
113
Large Cuckooshrike
Coracina macei
n6'zs lj/xLr/L
r4
5
114
Maroon Oriole
Oriolus traillii
3g/Qm ;'gr/L
r3
3
115
Indian Golden Oriole
Oriolus (oriolus) kundoo
ufhn] ;'gr/L
s3
3
Birds of Dolpa
83
Long-tailed Minivet (F) © Naresh Kusi
Black Drongo © Naresh Kusi
84
116
Long-tailed Minivet
Pericrocotus ethologus
nfdk'5«] /fgLr/L
s1
2
117
Scarlet Minivet
Pericrocotus flammeus
/fgLr/L
r1
3
118
Yellow-bellied Fantail
Chelidorhynx hypoxantha
kxÃnf] df?gLr/L
s4
1
119
Black Drongo
Dicrurus macrocercus
sfnf] lra]
s5
7
120
Ashy Drongo
Dicrurus leucophaeus
Wjf“;] lra]
s5
2
121
Spangled Drongo
Dicrurus hottentottus
s]z/fh lra]
s5
2
Birds of Dolpa
Family: Cinclidae
White-throated Dipper © Naresh Kusi
Brown Dipper © Naresh Kusi
SN
Common Name
Scientific Name
g]kfnL gfd
Status
Reference
122
White-throated Dipper
Cinclus cinclus
;]tf]s07] j~h"n
r1
2
123
Brown Dipper
Cinclus pallasii
v}/f] j~h"n
r1
2
Birds of Dolpa
85
Family: Muscicapidae
Rufous-tailed Rock Thrush © Naresh Kusi
86
SN
Common Name
Scientific Name
g]kfnL gfd
Status
Reference
124
Rufous-tailed Rock Thrush
Monticola saxatilis
s}nf] k'R5«/] lznf rf“r/
s?m
7, Kusi et al. (2017)
125
Chestnut-bellied Rock Thrush
Monticola rufiventris
xhf/f rf“r/
r4
2
Birds of Dolpa
Blue Rock Thrush © Naresh Kusi
126
Blue Rock Thrush
Monticola solitarius
pdf rf“r/
r3
2
127
Blue Whistling Thrush
Myophonus caeruleus
sNrfÄ8]
r1
2
128
Scaly Thrush
Zoothera dauma
uf]a|] rf“r/
s3
5
Birds of Dolpa
87
Plain-backed Thrush © Naresh Kusi
88
129
Plain-backed Thrush (Alpine Thrush)
Zoothera mollissima
;fbf9f8] rf“r/
r3
1
130
Mistle Thrush
Turdus viscivorus
x8\r"/ rf“r/
r5
2
Birds of Dolpa
Tickell's Thrush © Naresh Kusi
Red-throated Thrush © Naresh Kusi
131
Tickell’s Thrush
Turdus unicolor
km';|] rf“r/
s5
1
132
Tibetan Blackbird
Turdus (merula) maximus
sfnf] rf“r/
m3
5
133
Red-throated Thrush
Turdus ruficollis
/ft]s07] rf“r/
w2
2
Birds of Dolpa
89
White-collared Blackbird © Naresh Kusi
90
134
White-collared Blackbird
Turdus albocinctus
s07] rf“r/
r?3
1
135
White-browed Shortwing
Brachypteryx montana
gLnf] n3'k+v
s4
5
Birds of Dolpa
Little Pied Flycatcher © Rajendra Gurung
136
Little Pied Flycatcher
Ficedula westermanni
ZofdZj]t ch'{gs
s3
3
137
Dark-sided Flycatcher
Muscicapa sibirica
Wjf“;] ch'{gs
s4
2
138
Rusty-tailed Flycatcher
Muscicapa ruficauda
s}nf]k'R5«] ch'{gs
s3
1
Birds of Dolpa
91
Rufous-gorgeted Flycatcher © Naresh Kusi
Grey-headed Canary Flycatcher © Raj Prasai
92
139
Rufous-gorgeted Flycatcher
Ficedula strophiata
;]tf]l6s] ch'{gs
s4
2
140
Grey-headed Canary Flycatcher
Culicicapa ceylonensis
r~rn] ch'{gs
s2
5
141
Ultramarine Flycatcher
Ficedula superciliaris
gLnZj]t ch'{gs
s1
1
Birds of Dolpa
Verditer Flycatcher © Naresh Kusi
142
Slaty-blue Flycatcher
Ficedula tricolor
l6sl6s] ch'{gs
s3
2
143
Verditer Flycatcher
Eumyias thalassinus
gLnt'yf] ch'{gs
s3
2
144
Rufous-bellied Niltava
Niltava sundara
;'Gb/ gLntef
s3
3
Birds of Dolpa
93
White-winged Redstart © Naresh Kusi
White-winged Redstart juvenile © Naresh Kusi
145
94
White-winged Redstart (Guldenstadt's Redstart )
Phoenicurus erythrogasterus Birds of Dolpa
;]tf]k+v] v~h/L
r4
2
Plumbeous Water Redstart © Geraldine Werhahn
Plumbeous Water Redstart (F) © Naresh Kusi
146
Plumbeous Water Redstart
Rhyacornis fuliginosa
gLnfDa/ hnv~h/L
r3
2
147
Indian Blue Robin
Luscinia brunnea
gLnf] /ljg
s5
1
Birds of Dolpa
95
Himalayan Bluetail © Naresh Kusi
96
148
Himalayan Bluetail
Tarsiger (cyanurus) rufilatus
;'Gtnfsf]v] /ljg
s?1
2
149
Golden Bush Robin
Tarsiger chrysaeus
;'gf}nf] /ljg
r4
1
150
White-browed Bush Robin
Tarsiger indicus
;]tf]cf“vLefÄ /ljg
r4
1
Birds of Dolpa
Oriental Magpie Robin © Naresh Kusi
151
Oriental Magpie Robin
Copsychus saularis
wf]lagL r/f
s?1
5
152
Rufous-backed Redstart (Evermann's Redstart)
Phoenicurus erythronotus
s}nf]9f8] v~h/L
w5
2
153
Blue-capped Redstart
Phoenicurus coeruleocephala
wf]lagL v~h/L
s?3
2
Birds of Dolpa
97
White-throated Redstart © Naresh Kusi
98
154
Black Redstart
Phoenicurus ochruros
WofKrL v~h/L
s5
2
155
Hodgson's Redstart
Phoenicurus hodgsoni
tgsDk v~h/L
m5
2
156
White-throated Redstart
Phoenicurus schisticeps
;]tf]s07] v~h/L
r5
1
Birds of Dolpa
White-bellied Redstart © Naresh Kusi
White-bellied Redstart (F) © Naresh Kusi
157
Blue-fronted Redstart
Phoenicurus frontalis
gLn6fps] v~h/L
r4
1
158
White-capped Redstart (White-capped Water Redstart)
Chaimarrornis leucocephalus
;]tf]6fps] hnv~h/L
r4
2
159
White-bellied Redstart
Hodgsonius phaenicuroides
;]tf]k]6] v~h/L
s?3
1
Birds of Dolpa
99
White-tailed Rubythroat © Naresh Kusi
100
160
White-tailed Rubythroat
Luscinia pectoralis
lxdfnL /ftf]s07
s5
2
161
Grandala
Grandala coelicolor
lxdfnL u|f08nf
r1
2
Birds of Dolpa
Desert Wheatear © Naresh Kusi
Desert Wheatear juvenile © Naresh Kusi
162
Desert Wheatear
Oenanthe deserti
sfnf]s07] e'O“/ljg
s5
2
163
Little Forktail
Enicurus scouleri
u+uf vf]n]wf]lagL
r3
2
Birds of Dolpa
101
Spotted Forktail © Naresh Kusi
Pied Bushchat © Naresh Kusi
102
164
Spotted Forktail
Enicurus maculatus
yf]Kn] vf]n]wf]lagL
r3
3
165
Pied Bushchat
Saxicola caprata
sfn] ‰ofK;L
s5
5
Birds of Dolpa
Common Stonechat © Naresh Kusi
166
Common Stonechat
Saxicola torquatus
´]s´]s ‰ofK;L
r3
2
167
Grey Bushchat
Saxicola ferreus
lxdfnL ‰ofK;L
r3
2
Birds of Dolpa
103
Family: Sturnidae
Brahminy Starling © Naresh Kusi
Common Myna © Naresh Kusi
104
SN
Common Name
Scientific Name
g]kfnL gfd
Status
Reference
168
Brahminy Starling
Sturnia pagodarum
h'/] ;f/fÄ
m4
2
169
Common Myna
Acridotheres tristis
8fª\u|] ?kL
s3
3
Birds of Dolpa
Family: Sittidae
Wallcreeper © Naresh Kusi
Chestnut-bellied Nuthatch © Pratap Gurung
SN
Common Name
Scientific Name
g]kfnL gfd
Status
Reference
170
Chestnut-bellied Nuthatch
Sitta (castanea) cinnamoventris
s6';] d§f
r3
9
171
Kashmir Nuthatch
Sitta cashmirensis
sfZdL/L d§f
r3
1
172
White-tailed Nuthatch
Sitta himalayensis
kxf8L d§f
r5
5
173
White-cheeked Nuthatch
Sitta leucopsis
sfnf]6fps] d§f
r4
1
174
Wallcreeper
Tichodroma muraria
d'/f/L k'tnLr/f
r5
2
Birds of Dolpa
105
Family: Certhiidae
Bar-tailed Treecreeper © Hari Basnet
106
SN
Common Name
Scientific Name
g]kfnL gfd
Status
Reference
175
Hodgson's Treecreeper
Certhia hodgsoni
;]tf]k]6] 5]kf/]r/L
r?4
2
176
Bar-tailed Treecreeper
Certhia himalayana
k'R5/kf6] 5]kf/]r/L
r?4
2
177
Rusty-flanked Treecreeper
Certhia nipalensis
s}nf]sf]v] 5]kf/]r/L
r5
5
178
Eurasian Wren (Winter Wren)
Troglodytes troglodytes
lrqL
r3
2
Birds of Dolpa
Family: Paridae
Coal Tit © Sanej Prasad Suwal
SN
Common Name
Scientific Name
g]kfnL gfd
Status
Reference
179
Rufous-naped Tit
Periparus rufonuchalis
s}nf]ub{g] lrlrNsf]6]
r?5
2
180
Rufous-vented Tit
Periparus rubidiventris
;]tf]ub{g] lrlrNsf]6]
r?3
1
181
Coal Tit
Periparus ater
;fgf] km';|] lrlrNsf]6]
r?4
1
182
Grey-crested Tit
Lophophanes dichrous
km';|f]h'/] lrlrNsf]6]
r4
1
Birds of Dolpa
107
Great Tit © Sandesh Gurung
Black-lored Tit © Pratap Gurung
108
183
Great Tit
Parus major
lrlrNsf]6]
s?5
5
184
Green-backed Tit
Parus monticolus
xl/of] lrlrNsf]6]
r4
2
185
Black-lored Tit
Parus xanthogenys
kf08' lrlrNsf]6]
r5
7
186
Yellow-browed Tit
Sylviparus modestus
r“b'jf lrlrNsf]6]
r?5
5
Birds of Dolpa
Family: Aegithalidae
Black-throated Tit © Pratap Gurung
White-throated Tit © Rajendra Gurung
SN
Common Name
Scientific Name
g]kfnL gfd
Status
Reference
187
White-throated Tit
Aegithalos niveogularis
;]tf]s07] lrlrNsf]6]
r?4
1
188
Black-throated Tit
Aegithalos concinnus
sfnLs07] lrlrNsf]6]
r?4
2
Birds of Dolpa
109
Family: Hirundinidae
Eurasian Crag Martin © Geraldine Werhahn
SN
Common Name
Scientific Name
g]kfnL gfd
Status
Reference
189
Plain Martin
Riparia paludicola
leQ]ufÄynL
r4
5
190
Eurasian Crag Martin
Ptyonoprogne rupestris
glxs'6L ufÄynL
r4
2
191
Barn Swallow
Hirundo rustica
3/ ufÄynL
s2
5
192
Red-rumped Swallow
Cecropis daurica
u]?s6L ufÄynL
r4
5
193
Common House Martin (Northern House Martin)
Delichon urbicum
eL/ufÄynL
m3
5
194
Asian House Martin
Delichon dasypus
Pl;ofnL eL/ufÄynL
r3
2
195
Nepal House Martin
Delichon nipalense
g]kfn eL/ufÄynL
r3
5
Family: Regulidae
110
SN
Common Name
Scientific Name
g]kfnL gfd
Status
Reference
196
Goldcrest
Regulus regulus
:j0f{r"n lkm:6f]
r?3
2
Birds of Dolpa
Family: Pycnonotidae
Red-vented Bulbul © Naresh Kusi
Himalayan Bulbul © Pratap Gurung
SN
Common Name
Scientific Name
g]kfnL gfd
Status
Reference
197
Striated Bulbul
Pycnonotus striatus
ws]{ h'/]nL
r3
5
198
Himalayan Bulbul
Pycnonotus leucogenys
h'Nkm] h'/]nL
r3
2
199
Mountain Bulbul
Ixos mcclellandii
s}nf]k]6] h'/]nL
r3
3
200
Red-vented Bulbul
Pycnonotus cafer
h'/]nL
r4
5
201
Black Bulbul
Hypsipetes leucocephalus
afv|] h'/]nL
r5
2
Birds of Dolpa
111
Family: Cisticolidae
Striated Prinia © Geraldine Werhahn
SN
Common Name
Scientific Name
g]kfnL gfd
Status
Reference
202
Striated Prinia
Prinia crinigera
;'of 3f“;]lkm:6f
r2
2
Family: Zosteropidae
Oriental White-eye © Pratap Gurung
112
SN
Common Name
Scientific Name
g]kfnL gfd
Status
Reference
203
Oriental White-eye
Zosterops palpebrosus
sf“sL/
r5
2
Birds of Dolpa
Family: Sylviidae
Common Tailorbird © Sanej Prasad Suwal
SN
Common Name
Scientific Name
g]kfnL gfd
204
Common Tailorbird
Orthotomus sutorius
kftl;pg] lkm:6f]
r3
9
205
Smoky Warbler
Phylloscopus fuligiventer
Wjf“;] lkm:6f]
rs5
5
206
Hume's Leaf Warbler
Phylloscopus humei
r~rn] lkm:6f]
r4
3
207
Buff-barred Warbler
Phylloscopus pulcher
;'Gtn]/]vL lkm:6f]
r4
1
208
Ashy-throated Warbler
Phylloscopus maculipennis
km';|f]s07] lkm:6f]
r5
3
209
Lemon-rumped Warbler
Phylloscopus chloronotus
kLts6L lkm:6f]
r5
2
Birds of Dolpa
Status
Reference
113
Tickell's Leaf Warbler © Naresh Kusi
114
210
Yellow-browed Warbler
Phylloscopus inornatus
xl/t lkm:6f]
wm5
2
211
Greenish Warbler
Phylloscopus trochiloides
hLjn lkm:6f]
s5
2
212
Tickell's Leaf Warbler
Phylloscopus affinis
kLtf]b/ lkm:6f]
s3
2
213
Large-billed Leaf Warbler
Phylloscopus magnirostris
7"nf]7"“8] lkm:6f]
s3
1
214
Blyth's Leaf Warbler
Phylloscopus reguloides
tfn'ws]{ lkm:6f]
r2
2
215
Green-crowned Warbler (Golden-spectacled Warbler)
Seicercus burkii
;'grZd] lkm:6f]
r4
2
216
Whistler's Warbler
Seicerus whistleri
;';]nL lkm:6f]
r?4
7
217
Grey-hooded Warbler
Phylloscopus xanthoschistos
t'd'nsf/L lkm:6f]
r5
1
Birds of Dolpa
White-browed Tit Warbler © Geraldine Werhahn
218
White-browed Tit-Warbler
Leptopoecile sophiae
a}hgL lkm:6f]
r4
2
219
Sulphur-bellied Warbler
Phylloscopus griseolus
kLtf]b/ 9'·]lkm:6f]
s4
2
220
Grey-sided Bush Warbler
Cettia brunnifrons
/ftf]6fps] ´f8Llkm:6f]
s3
1
221
Brownish-flanked Bush Warbler
Cettia fortipes
v}/f]sf]v] ´f8Llkm:6f]
r?5
2
222
Booted Warbler
Iduna caligata
df]6f]v'§] lkm:6f]
m5
2
223
Black-faced Warbler
Abroscopus schisticeps
ufhn] lkm:6f]
r5
5
Birds of Dolpa
115
Streaked Laughingthrush © Naresh Kusi
116
224
White-browed Fulvetta
Fulvetta vinipectus
kLtgog km"na'§f
r3
1
225
Stripe-throated Yuhina
Yuhina gularis
y'knsNsL h'/]r/f
r3
5
226
Rufous-vented Yuhina
Yuhina occipitalis
v}/f] h'/]r/f
r3
5
227
Fire-tailed Myzornis
Myzornis pyrrhoura
xl/t lxd;'wf
r5
5
228
Rufous Sibia
Malacias capistratus
l;laof
r3
5
229
Black-throated Parrotbill
Suthora nipalensis
g]kfn af“b/r/L
r5
5
230
Streaked Laughingthrush
Garrulax lineatus
l5s]{ tf]/Luf“8f
r3
2
Birds of Dolpa
Black-faced Laughingthrush © Naresh Kusi
231
White-throated Laughingthrush
Garrulax albogularis
;f]O/g] tf]/Luf“8f
r4
5
232
Spotted Laughingthrush
Garrulax ocellatus
d'“bfn] tf]/Luf“8f
r5
5
233
Scaly Laughingthrush
Garrulax subunicolor
sTn] tf]/Luf“8f
r4
5
234
Variegated Laughingthrush
Garrulax variegatus
6sLo'/L tf]/Luf“8f
r4
1
235
Black-faced Laughingthrush
Garrulax affinis
sfg6f6] tf]/Luf“8f
r4
5
Birds of Dolpa
117
Chestnut-crowned Laughingthrush © Rajendra Gurung
118
236
Chestnut-crowned Laughingthrush
Garrulax erythrocephalus
s6';6fps] tf]/Luf“8f
r4
5
237
Striated Laughingthrush
Garrulax striatus
sNsL tf]/Luf“8f
r4
N. Rupakheti (pers. comm 2015)
238
Black-chinned Babbler
Stachyridopsis pyrrhops
sfnf]lrp“8] jgEofs'/
r3
3
239
Scaly-breasted Wren Babbler
Pnoepyga albiventer
sTn] l8s'/]Eofs'/
r3
3
240
Pygmy Wren Babbler
Pnoepyga pusilla
d'/fln“8] l8s'/]Eofs'/
r?5
5
241
White-browed Shrike Babbler
Pteruthius flaviscapis
nfnk+v] eÇfO{Eofs'/
r?5
5
242
Green Shrike Babbler
Pteruthius xanthochlorus
xl/t eÇfO{Eofs'/
r?5
1
243
Hoary-throated Barwing
Actinodura nipalensis
jgrfx/
r4
5
244
Bar-throated Siva (Chestnuttailed Minla)
Siva strigula
lzj ldGnf
r3
5
245
Red-tailed Minla
Minla ignotincta
nfnk'R5]«
r3
5
Birds of Dolpa
Family: Alaudidae
Horned Lark © Naresh Kusi
Horned Lark juvenile © Naresh Kusi
SN
Common Name
Scientific Name
g]kfnL gfd
Status
Reference
246
Greater Short-toed Lark
Calandrella brachydactyla
jlt{sf ef/åfh
w5
2
247
Hume's Short-toed Lark
Calandrella acutirostris
kx]nf]7"“8] ef/4fh
w5
2
248
Oriental Skylark
Alauda gulgula
a|f¾dLr6L
s3
2
249
Horned Lark
Eremophila alpestris
h'“u] ef/åfh
r2
2
Birds of Dolpa
119
Family: Nectariniidae
Purple Sunbird (F) © Sanej Prasad Suwal
120
SN
Common Name
Scientific Name
g]kfnL gfd
Status
Reference
250
Fire-breasted Flowerpecker
Dicaeum ignipectus
clUgjIf k'iksf]lsn
r2
2
251
Purple Sunbird
Cinnyris asiaticus
sfnf] a'·]r/f
s3
3
Birds of Dolpa
Green-tailed Sunbird © Pratap Gurung
Fire-tailed Sunbird © Hathan Chaudhary
252
Mrs Gould's Sunbird
Aethopyga gouldiae
sflGt a'·]r/f
r?5
2
253
Green-tailed Sunbird
Aethopyga nipalensis
g]kfn a'·]r/f
r5
2
254
Fire-tailed Sunbird
Aethopyga ignicauda
nfdk'R5«] a'·]r/f
r5
5
Birds of Dolpa
121
Family: Passeridae
Russet Sparrow © Naresh Kusi
Tibetan Snowfinch © Naresh Kusi
122
SN
Common Name
Scientific Name
g]kfnL gfd
Status
Reference
255
House Sparrow
Passer domesticus
3/ e“u]/f
r3
2
256
Russet Sparrow
Passer rutilans
s}nf] e“u]/f
r2
2
257
Eurasian Tree Sparrow
Passer montanus
?v e“u]/f
r3
2
258
Tibetan Snowfinch
Montifringilla adamsi
rf“bLk+v] lxp“r/L
r4
2
259
Tree Pipit
Anthus trivialis
?v r'Oof“
s5
5
Birds of Dolpa
Rosy Pipit © Naresh Kusi
White-browed Wagtail © Naresh Kusi
260
Olive-backed Pipit
Anthus hodgsoni
aufn] r'Oof“
s5
2
261
Rosy Pipit
Anthus roseatus
u'nfkmLs07] r'Oof“
s5
2
262
Upland Pipit
Anthus sylvanus
kxf8L r'Oof“
r5
2
263
White-browed Wagtail
Motacilla maderaspatensis
vf]n] l6sl6s]
s5
9
Birds of Dolpa
123
White Wagtail © Naresh Kusi
Citrine Wagtail © Naresh Kusi
124
264
White Wagtail
Motacilla alba
;]tf] l6sl6s]
s5
2
265
Citrine Wagtail
Motacilla citreola
a];f/] l6sl6s]
m3
2
Birds of Dolpa
Grey Wagtail © Naresh Kusi
Alpine Accentor © Naresh Kusi
266
Grey Wagtail
Motacilla cinerea
km';|f] l6sl6s]
s3
2
267
Alpine Accentor
Prunella collaris
lxdfnL n]sr/L
r2
2
Birds of Dolpa
125
Brown Accentor © Naresh Kusi
Brown Accentor juvenile © Naresh Kusi
126
268
Altai Accentor
Prunella himalayana
cNtfO{ n]sr/L
w5
2
269
Rufous-breasted Accentor
Prunella strophiata
d';] n]sr/L
r3
1
270
Brown Accentor
Prunella fulvescens
ufhn] n]sr/L
r?3
2
Birds of Dolpa
Robin Accentor © Naresh Kusi
Robin Accentor juvenile © Naresh Kusi
271
Black-throated Accentor
Prunella atrogularis
sfnf]s07] n²sr/L
w5
2
272
Robin Accentor
Prunella rubeculoides
/ljg n]sr/L
r3
1
Birds of Dolpa
127
Family: Fringillidae
Red-fronted Serin © Naresh Kusi
128
SN
Common Name
Scientific Name
g]kfnL gfd
Status
Reference
273
Common Chaffinch
Fringilla coelebs
lrqsr/L
w3
2
274
Brambling
Fringilla montifringilla
sfnf]6fps] lrqsr/L
w3
5
275
Red-fronted Serin
Serinus pusillus
nfndfyf l;l/g
r?3
2
Birds of Dolpa
Yellow-breasted Greenfinch © Naresh Kusi
Twite © Naresh Kusi
276
Yellow-breasted Greenfinch
Carduelis spinoides
ufhn] kLtr/L
s3
2
277
European Goldfinch
Carduelis carduelis
/Qmd'xf/ kLtr/L
s5
2
278
Twite
Carduelis flavirostris
;fg]7"“8] lng]6
r5
2
Birds of Dolpa
129
Plain Mountainfinch © Naresh Kusi
Brandt's Mountainfinch © Naresh Kusi
279
130
Plain Mountain Finch
Leucosticte nemoricola
ltt'e“u]/f
r3
2
280
Brandt's Mountain Finch
Leucosticte brandti
;fgf] l;ld|s ltt'
r4
2
281
Common Rosefinch
Carpodacus erythrinus
cdfÃuf ltt'
s3
2
Birds of Dolpa
Beautiful Rosefinch © Rajendra Gurung
282
Beautiful Rosefinch
Carpodacus pulcherrimus
l´aL ltt'
r3
2
283
Pink-browed Rosefinch
Carpodacus rodochroa
/ftf] l´aL ltt'
r?3
1
Birds of Dolpa
131
Streaked Rosefinch © Naresh Kusi
Streaked Rosefinch (F) © Naresh Kusi
132
284
Vinaceous Rosefinch
Carpodacus vinaceus
nfnjbg ltt'
r4
5
285
Streaked Rosefinch
Carpodacus rubicilloides
ws]{ /fhltt'
r5
1
286
Spot-winged Rosefinch
Carpodacus rodopeplus
k+vyf]Kn] ltt'
r5
5
Birds of Dolpa
Great Rosefinch © Rajendra Gurung
287
White-browed Rosefinch
Carpodacus thura
k+vyf]Kn] 7"nf]ltt'
r4
1
288
Great Rosefinch
Carpodacus rubicilla
/fhltt'
r5
2
Birds of Dolpa
133
Red-fronted Rosefinch © Naresh Kusi
Red-fronted Rosefinch (F) © Naresh Kusi
134
289
Red-fronted Rosefinch
Carpodacus puniceus
/QmzLif{ /fhltt'
r5
2
290
Golden-naped Finch
Pyrrhoplectes epauletta
;'Gtn]6fps] sfnf]ltt'
r5
5
Birds of Dolpa
Red-headed Bullfinch (F) © Raj Prasai
Red Crossbill © Rajendra Gurung
291
Red-headed Bullfinch
Pyrrhula erythrocephala
/ftf]6f]ps] l6p“l6p
r?2
1
292
Red Crossbill
Loxia curvirostra
sÄrL7"“8]
r4
5
Birds of Dolpa
135
White-winged Grosbeak © Naresh Kusi
136
293
Collared Grosbeak
Mycerobas affinis
;'Gtn]ub{g dxf7"“8
r?5
2
294
Spot-winged Grosbeak
Mycerobas melanozanthos
k+vyf]Kn] dxf7"“8
r4
2
295
White-winged Grosbeak
Mycerobas carnipes
w"kL dxf7"“8
r5
2
Birds of Dolpa
Rock Bunting © Naresh Kusi
296
Crested Bunting
Melophus lathami
h'/] au]8L
r4
3
297
Little Bunting #
Emberiza pusilla
n3' au]8L
w4
2
298
Pine Bunting
Emberiza leucocephalos
;Nn] au]8L
w5
2
299
Rock Bunting
Emberiza cia
lznf au]8L
r3
2
300
Chestnut-eared Bunting
Emberiza fucata
sfgs}n] au]8L
r4
5
Birds of Dolpa
137
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Appendix 1: List of mammals recorded in Dolpa
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Common name
Scientific name
Family
Type of record
Reference
Himalayan Wolf
Canis lupus himalayensis. *
Canidae
Live sighting
Werhahn & Kusi (2016)
Golden Jackal
Canis aureus
Canidae
Live sighting
Dhole
Cuon alpinus
Canidae
Reported by local villagers (around Ringmo
Red Fox
Vulpes vulpes
Canidae
Reported by local villagers
Tibetan Fox
Vulpes ferrilata
Canidae
Reported by local villagers
Snow Leopard
Panthera uncia
Felidae
Live sighting
T.L. Lama pers. comm. (2016)
Leopard
Panthera pardus
Felidae
Observation of pugmarks
Werhahn & Kusi (2016)
Eurasian Lynx
Lynx lynx
Felidae
Fecal DNA sample
Werhahn & Kusi (2016), Werhahn et al (in press)
Jungle Cat
Felis chaus
Felidae
Not Available (NA)
Basnet (1998)
Pallas’s Cat
Otocolobus manul
Felidae
Fecal DNA sample
Werhahn et al. (in press)
Himalayan Brown Bear
Ursus arctos
Ursidae
Observations of digging signs in Tinkyu
Werhahn & Kusi (2016)
Asiatic Black Bear
Ursus thibetanus
Ursidae
NA
Basnet (1998)
Red Panda
Ailurus fulgens
Ursidae
Droppings and dead body
MoFSC (2016)
Stone Marten
Martes foina
Mustelidae
Reported by local villagers
Werhahn & Kusi (2016)
Altai Weasel
Mustela altaica
Mustelidae
Live sighting
Ermine
Mustela armenia
Mustelidae
Live sighting
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R. Gurung pers. comm (2017)
Siberian Weasel
Mustela sibirica
Mustelidae
Live sighting
Shakya (2007)
Yellow-throated Marten
Martes flavigula
Mustelidae
Na
Basnet (1998)
Rhesus Macaque
Macaca mulatta
Cercopithecidae
Live sighting
Nepal Grey Langur
Semnopithecus schistaceus
Cercopithecidae
Live sighting
Werhahn & Kusi (2016)
Himalayan Tahr
Hemitragus jemlahicus
Bovidae
NA
Himalayan Serow
Capricornis thar
Bovidae
NA
Tibetan Argali
Ovis ammon hodgsoni
Bovidae
Live sighting
Werhahn & Kusi (2016), Kusi et al. (submitted)
Blue Sheep
Pseudois nayaur
Bovidae
Live sighting
Werhahn & Kusi (2016)
Wild Boar
Sus scrofa
Suidae
NA
Basnet (1998)
Musk Deer
Moschus sp
Moschidae
Observations of pellets and resting sites (Sallaghari)
Werhahn & Kusi (1998)
Woolly Hare
Lepus oiostolus
Leporidae
Live sighting
Large-eared Pika
Ochotona macrotis
Ochotonidae
Live sighting
Werhahn & Kusi (2016)
Royle's Pika
Ochotona roylei
Ochotonidae
Live sighting
Nubra Pika
Ochotona nubrica
Ochotonidae
Live sighting
Stoliczka's Mountain Vole
Alticola stoliczkanus
Muridae
Live sighting
Greater Shortnosed Fruit Bat
Cynopterus sphinx
Pteropodidae
NA
Basnet (1998)
Basnet (1998)
* Werhahn et al. (2017).
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INDEX OF COMMON NAMES Accentor, Alpine Altai Black-throated Brown Robin Rufous-breasted Babbler, Black-chinned Green Shrike Pygmy Wren Scaly-breasted Wren White-browed Shrike Barbet, Great Barwing, Hoary-throated Bee-eater, Green Blackbird, White-collared Tibetan Bluetail, Himalayan Brambling Bulbul, Black Himalayan Mountain Red-vented Striated Bullfinch, Red-headed Bunting, Chestnut-eared Crested Little Pine Rock Bushchat, Grey Pied Buzzard, Himalayan Long-legged Upland Chaffinch, Common Chough, Alpine Red-billed Coot, Eurasian Cormorant, Great Crane, Common Demoiselle Crossbill, Red Crow, Large-billed House Cuckoo, Lesser Common Eurasian Jacobin Pied Himalayan Cuckooshrike, Large
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125 126 127 126 127 126 118 118 118 118 118 51 118 55 90 89 96 128 111 111 111 111 111 135 137 137 137 137 137 103 102 72 72 72 128 82 83 67 79 67 67 135 83 83 57 57 57 57 57 57 83
Dipper, Brown White-throated Dove, Oriental Turtle Rock Spotted Drongo, Spangled Ashy Black Duck, Tufted Eagle, Black Booted Golden Mountain Hawk Steppe Falcon, Amur Peregrine Fantail, Yellow-bellied Finch, Brandt's Mountain Golden-naped Plain Mountain Flowerpecker, Fire-breasted Flycatcher, Rusty-tailed Dark-sided Grey-headed Canary Little Pied Rufous-gorgeted Slaty-blue Ultramarine Verditer Forktail, Little Spotted Francolin, Black Fulvetta, White-browed Gadwall Garganey Goldcrest Goldfinch, European Goosander Goose, Bar-headed Goshawk, Northern Grandala Grebe, Little Black-necked Greenfinch, Yellow-breasted Greenshank, Common Griffon, Himalayan Grosbeak, Collared Spot-winged White-winged Groundpecker Harrier, Hen
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85 85 64 63 64 84 84 84 46 73 73 73 73 73 76 77 84 130 134 130 120 91 91 92 91 92 93 92 93 101 102 41 116 47 47 110 129 47 46 75 100 78 78 129 70 74 136 136 136 83 75
Hobby, Eurasian Hoopoe, Common Ibisbill Jay, Eurasian Black-headed Kestrel, Common Kingfisher, Common White-throated Kite, Black Lammergeier Lapwing, Red-wattled Lark, Greater Short-toed Horned Hume's Short-toed Laughingthrush, Black-faced Chestnut-crowned Scaly Spotted Streaked Striated Variegated White-throated Magpie, Yellow-billed Blue Red-billed Blue Mallard Martin, Asian House Common House Eurasian Crag Nepal House Northern House Plain Merganser, Common Merlin Minivet, Long-tailed Scarlet Minla, Chestnut-tailed Red-tailed Monal, Himalayan Myna, Common Myzornis, Fire-tailed Needletail, White-throated Nightjar, Large-tailed Niltava, Rufous-bellied Nutcracker, Spotted Nuthatch, Chestnut-bellied Kashmir White-cheeked White-tailed Oriole, Indian Golden Maroon Owl, Himalayan Wood Little Mountain Scops Short-eared Owlet, Collared Parrotbill, Black-throated
77 53 71 82 82 76 55 55 73 74 71 119 119 119 117 118 117 117 116 118 117 117 82 82 46 110 110 110 110 110 110 47 77 84 84 118 118 43 104 116 59 61 93 83 105 105 105 105 83 83 61 61 61 61 61 116
Partridge, Chukar Hill Snow Tibetan Phalarope, Red-necked Pheasant, Blood Cheer Kalij Koklass Piculet, Speckled Pigeon, Ashy Wood Common Hill Snow Speckled Wood Pipit, Olive-backed Rosy Tree Upland Pochard, Common Red-crested Prinia, Striated Raven, Northern Redshank, Common Redstart, Black Blue-capped Blue-fronted Evermann's Guldenstadt's Hodgson's Plumbeous Water Rufous-backed White-bellied White-capped White-capped Water White-throated White-winged Robin, Golden Bush Indian Blue Oriental Magpie White-browed Bush Rosefinch, Beautiful Common Great Pink-browed Red-fronted Spot-winged Streaked Vinaceous White-browed Rubythroat, White-tailed Sandpiper, Green Common Wood Serin, Red-fronted Shelduck, Ruddy
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41 42 43 42 70 42 39 39 40 49 64 63 63 63 64 123 123 122 123 45 46 112 83 69 98 97 99 97 94 98 95 97 99 99 99 98 94 96 95 97 96 131 130 133 131 134 132 132 132 133 100 70 70 69 128 45
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Shortwing, White-browed Shrike, Grey-backed Long-tailed Sibia, Rufous Siva, Bar-throated Skylark, Oriental Snipe, Wood Snowcock, Himalayan Tibetan Snowfinch, Tibetan Sparrow, Eurasian Tree House Russet Sparrowhawk, Eurasian Starling, Brahminy Stint, Temminck’s Little Stonechat, Common Sunbird, Fire-tailed Green-tailed Mrs Gould's Purple Swallow, Barn Red-rumped Swift, Common Alpine Fork-tailed House Swiftlet, Himalayan Tailorbird, Common Teal, Common Thrush, Chestnut-bellied Rock Alpine Blue Rock Blue Whistling Mistle Plain-backed Rufous-tailed Rock Scaly Tickell’s Red-throated Tit, Black-lored Black-throated Coal Great Green-backed Grey-crested Rufous-naped Rufous-vented White-throated Yellow-browed Tragopan, Satyr Treecreeper, Rusty-flanked Bar-tailed Hodgson's
90 81 81 116 118 119 69 39 122 122 122 122 75 104 70 70 103 121 121 121 120 110 110 59 59 59 59 59 113 47 86 88 87 87 88 88 86 87 88 89 108 109 107 108 108 107 107 107 109 108 40 106 106 106
Treepie, Grey 82 Twite 129 Vulture, Bearded 74 Cinereous 74 Egyptian 75 Himalayan 74 Wagtail, Citrine 124 Grey 125 White 124 White-browed 123 Wallcreeper 105 Warbler, White-browed Tit 115 Ashy-throated 113 Black-faced 115 Blyth's Leaf 114 Booted 115 Brownish-flanked Bush 115 Buff-barred 113 Golden-spectacled 114 Green-crowned 114 Greenish 114 Grey-hooded 114 Grey-sided Bush 115 Hume's Leat 113 Large-billed Leaf 114 Lemon-rumped 113 Smoky 113 Sulphur-bellied 115 Tickell's Leaf 114 Whistler's 114 Yellow-browed 114 Waterhen, White-breasted 67 Wheater, Desert 101 White-eye, Oriental 112 Wigeon, Eurasian 45 Woodpecker, Crimson-breasted 50 Brown-fronted 49 Darjeeling 50 Himalayan 50 Scaly-bellied 50 Wren, Eurasian 106 Winter 106 Wryneck, Eurasian 49 Yuhina, Rufous-vented 116 Stripe-throated 116
ABOUT THE AUTHORS Naresh Kusi, a permanent resident of Bhaktapur, is a young wildlife researcher from Nepal who has been exploring the Himalayan landscape of the country since the last nine years. He is currently studying Post Graduate Diploma in International Wildlife Conservation Practice at Wildlife Conservation Research Unit (WildCRU), University of Oxford, United Kingdom.
Geraldine Werhahn, based at WildCRU at the University of Oxford, is leading the Himalayan Wolves Project. Her research explores the phylogeny and ecology of wolves in the Asian high altitudes with the aim to advance the conservation of the wolves and the unique ecosystems they inhabit.
Laxman Prasad Poudyal holds an MSc in Natural Resource Management and Rural Development. A co-author of ‘The Status of Nepal's Birds: The National Red List Series (2016)’, he is enthusiastic about ornithological research and conservation. He started his career in wildlife conservation as a Park Ranger of Shey-Phoksundo National Park in 1992. He currently works as the ecologist at the Department of National Parks and Wildlife Conservation, Kathmandu, Nepal.
Nepalese Ornithological Union (NOU) is a membership based non-profit organization that aims to establish itself as a conservation organization specializing in taxonomy and ecological research of birds in Nepal. NOU works closely with the Department of National Parks and Wildlife Conservation and other governmental/ non-governmental conservation organizations for the promotion of scientific studies on birds and their habitats in Nepal.
Department of National Parks and Wildlife Conservation (DNPWC) is a government agency of Nepal under the Ministry of Forests and Soil Conservation. DNPWC currently governs the management and operation of 12 National Parks, one Wildlife Reserve, one Hunting Reserve and six Conservation Areas in Nepal. As a management authority on wildlife of Nepal, DNPWC works for the conservation of unique natural and cultural heritages of the country by maintaining representative ecosystems, managing outstanding landscapes of ecological importance, protecting wild animals and plants and supporting the livelihood of the local people through buffer zone and conservation area management programs and by promoting ecotourism in the protected areas.
"This splendidly illustrated, fascinating and comprehensive book on birds of Dolpa is a must buy for anyone with an interest in Nepal and its wildlife" Carol Inskipp Lead-author of ' The Status of Nepal's Birds: The National Red List Series' and senior ornithologist, UK
“A valuable guide to the hidden treasures of Dolpa with stunningly beautiful imageries of landscape and birds. A must to carry chaperon for all who wish to visit this transhimalayan countryside. Commendable work and highly recommended!” Hem Sagar Baral, PhD Senior ornithologist, Nepal and Country Representative, Zoological Society of London, Nepal Office
An up to date checklist of birds recorded in Dolpa from 1992 to 2017. Representative photographs of most of the families of birds (127 different species). Places of interest in Dolpa.
Authentic information on travel routes (with detailed map) throughout upper and lower Dolpa based on field research expeditions, accompanied by photographs of all the major settlements.