There are approximately 27 Important Bird Areas in the country and over 900 bird species (as of 2012) in Nepal of which 30 are globally threatened, 1 is endemic and 1 is introduced. The danphe, the national bird, is a type of pheasant.
Nepal boasts around 27 crucial bird sanctuaries and over 900 bird species (as of 2012), with 30 facing global threats, 1 being native to the area, and 1 having been introduced. The danphe, Nepal's national emblem, is a specific type of pheasant.