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A Field
guide to the Birds of Nepal
 A
long anticipated Bird Field guide in Nepali language is
available now. It is translated from its original
version of ‘Birds of Nepal’ originally written by Carol
Inskipp, Tim Inskipp and Richard Grimmett. Dr Hem S.
Baral is the principal translator of this book.
The project has been completed with financial support
from 'Forests and Biodiversity window of the World Bank/
Netherlands Partnership Programme', BirdLife
International and J. C. Van der Hucht Fonds, the
Netherlands and technical support from BirdLife
International.
The book consists of 861 species of birds recorded in
Nepal till April 2004 with colour illustrations of 790
species in 110 easy identifiable colour plates. The book
was officially launched by Director of Central Zoo, Mr
RK Shrestha on 7 May 2004 amidst a function at Bagmati
Nature Park, Lalitpur SMC – 10, Jwagal in presence of
Mrs. Carol Inskipp, one of the original authors.
The major objective of this Field Guide is to promote
birdwatching in Nepal. It is believed that local
language field guide serves the purpose of effective
mode of generating awareness on birds and its habitat
conservation amongst majority of Nepali people. Almost
1000 copies are intended for free distribution to
relevant CBOs, NGOs, INGOs, GOs, schools, colleges,
universities, public libraries, media houses and
individuals in Nepal.
Remaining 4000 copies are aimed to sell in subsidized
price. The money raised from selling those copies will
be secured for publication of the same book in revised
and updated form.
BCN still holds some 200 copies for free distribution.
Above mentioned individuals or institutions eligible for
free copy can contact BCN office with an official
request letter.
The book is also available for sale in the leading
bookstores, souvenir shops and BCN office at a
subsidized retail price.
Price: NRs 550/-
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Important Bird Areas in
Nepal
 BCN
with its partner organisations has published the book on
Important Bird Areas in Nepal. This book provides an
overview of diversity of bird life in different
agro-ecological and climatic zones of Nepal. Current
status, threat and consequences are identified and
conservation needs are recommended. The book also
highlights 27 critical biological sites for bird and
biodiversity conservation in Nepal. Thirteen out of 27
critical sites are within the protected area system,
meaning they are relatively safer, and the rest are
spread in and around wetlands, woodlots, river valleys
and watersheds. In addition, five potentially important
areas have also been identified which provide
conservationists additional opportunities for timely
action to protect Nepal's avifaunal diversity.
This IBA inventory fills the gap on national
biodiversity inventory and helps government fulfill its
obligations towards the CBD. It is hoped that the book
will provide guidance to decision makers and planners to
geographically focus financial and human resources, and
avoid negative impact in land-use and development
planning.
This book can be purchased from BCN office as well as
leading book stores of Kathmandu Valley at NRs. 700/-
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After
eight years since the publication of Threatened Birds of
Nepal in early 1996 BCN has now jointly published a
revised version of the book as ”The State of Nepal’s
Birds 2004” with the Department of National Parks and
Wildlife Conservation and IUCN Nepal. The book is
written by renowned ornithologist Dr. Hem Sagar Baral
and Mrs. Carol Inskipp. A total 133 species has been
included as nationally threatened in the book with a
detailed account of 73 species. The book will act as an
important document to make the public and policy makers
aware about the status of Nepal’s birds. Please contact
BCN for your copies.
This
book provides baseline information for the beginners who
want to contribute towards bird conservation. This is
useful reference material for school students as well as
teachers. The book also explains about the feature and
importance of Important Bird Areas (IBAs). The book was
published by BCN in 2003. Please contact BCN for your
copies.
Nepali
language is used in this publication to educate and
aware school students as well as general public on the
value of birds to the environment. Basically it provides
information to those who cannot read and understand
English language. This book is a valuable resource
material for school students, teacher and of course
general public. Please contact BCN for your copies.
Bird
Conservation Nepal has published “Garden and Grove
Birds” guide book in Nepali language on the occasion of
12th Wildlife Week of Department of National Parks and
Wildlife Conservation (DNPWC). This booklet contains 46
most common garden birds color illustration with
possible sighting throughout the year and their brief
description. This is joint publication of Department of
National Parks and Wildlife Conservation (DNPWC),
Himalayan Nature and Bird Conservation Nepal (BCN). This
booklet helps to identify and understand your garden
birds' natural behavior.