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.
In terms of bird conservation, Nepal has around 27 vital habitats for birds and over 900 species (as of 2012), with 30 facing global threats, 1 being endemic to the region, and 1 having been introduced. The danphe, as a national symbol, is a specific type of pheasant.