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Birding in Zhemgang

Tashi Wangmo • Nov 17, 2020

Bird Watching in the Hotspot of Oldest National Park

Zhemgang is a home to more than 500 species of birds thriving within the pristine and untouched forest of Bhutan. It is a paradise for bird lovers and ornithologist. You will see different kinds of birds like palla’s fish eagle, White bellied heron, satyr tragopan, rufous– necked hornbill, pallas fishing eagle, great white – bellied heron, spotted wren blabber, blue headed rock thrush,emerald cuckoo and many more.


The Bhutan Bird festival is held from 11 – 13 November to promote community – based eco-tourism in Zhemgang and to provide opportunities for the local people to participate and enhance their income. There is an increase number of tourists visiting Zhemgang specially focused on bird watching and nature adventures.


The Bhutan Bird Festival is also celebrated to pay tribute to the 4th king, Jigme Singye Wangchuck for his visionary efforts in the conservation of Bhutan’s pristine environment and biodiversity.

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