Gadi-Siraichuli Forest is an Important Bird and Biodiversity Area (IBA) identified among 37 IBAs in Nepal.  It is the prime habitat of the Nepalese endemic Spiny Babbler Acanthoptila nipalensis including four globally threatened species (i.e. 3 ‘Vulnerable’ and 1 ‘Endangered’) two globally near-threatened and 20 nationally threatened species avifauna. Although recognized as an IBA, the avifauna faces multiple serious conservation threats. Some species are threatened by anthropogenic activities including hunting/trapping of birds for food, the illegal collection of birds to sell in the pet trade market, and habitat loss due to infrastructure development. The main aims of this project were to conduct outreach programs to enhance conservation capacity in local communities, encourage saving birds under threats, and assist in the formulation of conservation plans and policies. This project was funded by Oriental Bird Club.

Principal Investigator: Mr. Kiran Thapa Magar

Technical Support: Biodiversity Research and Conservation Society