More than half of these are perching birds, with many species of waterbirds, birds of prey, along with swifts, bee-eaters, pheasants and doves.
Some of the extraordinary and beautiful birds found here include the Himalayan Griffon, the Golden Eagle, the Eurasian Eagle-Owl, and the Crimson-winged Finch.
A joint effort of Forest, Parks and Wildlife Department, Government of Gilgit-Baltistan and Birds of Gilgit-Baltistan (an indigenous private initiative) to highlight the diverse birdlife found in the region has produced a website that compiles comprehensive and well-researched information on the “Birds of Gilgit-Baltistan”.
Click here to explore the: Birds of Gilgit-Baltistan
Cover Image: Birds of Gilgit-Baltistan
Phill Pullinger
More than half of these are perching birds, with many species of waterbirds, birds of prey, along with swifts, bee-eaters, pheasants and doves.
Some of the extraordinary and beautiful birds found here include the Himalayan Griffon, the Golden Eagle, the Eurasian Eagle-Owl, and the Crimson-winged Finch.
A joint effort of Forest, Parks and Wildlife Department, Government of Gilgit-Baltistan and Birds of Gilgit-Baltistan (an indigenous private initiative) to highlight the diverse birdlife found in the region has produced a website that compiles comprehensive and well-researched information on the “Birds of Gilgit-Baltistan”.
Click here to explore the: Birds of Gilgit-Baltistan
Cover Image: Birds of Gilgit-Baltistan
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