Migratory Birds Begin Returning South as Summer Approaches in Nepal
Summary
Migratory birds that arrived in Nepal's Chitwan region to escape winter are now returning north as summer approaches, while summer bird species begin arriving in Nepal via India.
Key Points
- Migratory duck species that arrived in Nepal in October are returning north starting late February and will leave by the end of March.
- Birds come from countries including Mongolia, Russia, Malaysia, Uzbekistan, Pakistan, and China, using the Kali Gandaki gorge route.
- Chitwan National Park and its wetlands serve as key habitats, hosting over 650 bird species with 902 total species in Nepal.
- Summer birds are also arriving in Nepal, entering via India, to hatch their young before returning when winter begins.
