A new bird species has been officially recorded in Nepal. The Siberian Sand Plover was discovered in the Manohara grassland area of Madhyapur Thimi, Bhaktapur, on Asar 6 by a team of birdwatchers including Kumud Parajuli, Supradipta Neupane, and Shatrughan Pandey.
According to the team, it was raining lightly when they spotted a bird that resembled the Tibetan Sand Plover. They took photographs and later noticed some unique features. The images were then sent to the Nepal Ornithologists’ Association on Asar 9 for verification.
After detailed analysis and consultations with both national and international ornithologists, the bird was confirmed as a new species for Nepal. It has been given the Nepali name “Siberiyali Rajputrika” (Siberian Rajputrika).
The Siberian Sand Plover is found in several regions around the world, including:
- Siberia, Mongolia, Finland, Taiwan, Tibet, India, Japan, Korea, Malaysia, Papua New Guinea, Afghanistan, Bhutan, and more.
According to the IUCN Red List, this bird is currently listed as a vulnerable species, indicating its population is at risk.
Nepal Now Has 902 Bird Species
With this discovery, the total number of bird species recorded in Nepal has reached 902, according to the Nepal Ornithologists’ Association. This finding highlights the ecological richness of Nepal and the importance of continued conservation efforts.
