Endemic Bird in Peril: Nepal’s Kade Vyakur Faces Nepal’s only endemic bird, the Kade Vyakur (Spiny Babbler), is facing growing threats to its survival due to rapid urban expansion and habitat destruction in the mid-hill regions of the country. Once thought to be extinct, the Spiny Babbler was rediscovered in the Kathmandu Valley in the 1940s. Today, it is found in select pockets of dense shrubland and forest edges, including Godavari, Phulchoki, and parts of Pokhara and the Annapurna region. However, conservationists warn that its future is uncertain. “The bird is shy, elusive, and deeply dependent on specific shrub habitats,” said ornithologist Dr. Ramesh Thapa. “As these areas are cleared for agriculture and housing, the Kade Vyakur is losing its home.” Known for its unique call and characteristic spiky feathers, the Kade Vyakur has become a symbol of Nepal’s rich biodiversity. Birdwatchers travel from across the world in hopes of catching a glimpse of it during th...
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