Spiny Babbler Spiny Babbler: Nepal’s Endemic Marvel, Hidden Voice in the Hills. The Spiny Babbler (Turdoides nipalensis), locally known in Nepali as “Kande Bhyakur” (literally, “thorny bird”), (Gurung people said “Kirkire”) in Lamjung area is the only bird species endemic to Nepal. First described by Brian Houghton Hodgson in 1836, this intriguing passerine bird remained […]

Bird Watching at Phulchowki and Godawari Bird Watching at Phulchowki and Godawari: A Nature Lover’s Paradise Bird Watching at Phulchowki and Godawari is one of the best birding experiences in the Kathmandu Valley, Nepal. Located close to Kathmandu, this area offers an impressive range of habitats, from subtropical forests and dense woodlands to cultivated fields, […]