Bird Conservation Nepal (BCN)

Bird Conservation Nepal (BCN) is the leading organization in Nepal, focusing on the conservation of birds, their habitats, and sites since its establishment in 1982. It seeks to promote interest in birds among the general public, encourages research on birds, and identifies major threats to birds’ continued survival. As a result, BCN is the foremost scientific authority providing data and information on birds and their habitats throughout Nepal. The organization also provides scientific data and expertise on birds for the Government of Nepal (GoN) through the Department of National Parks and Wildlife Conservation (DNPWC) and works closely on birds and biodiversity conservation throughout the country. BCN activities are blend in four thematic areas; i) Saving Species, ii) Saving Sites and Habitat, iii) Organizational Capacity Enhancement, and iv) Ecosystem Service and Livelihoods. BCN has been working to prevent the extinction of threatened species; Bengal Florican, White-rumped vulture, Yellow-breasted Bunting, Finn’s Weaver and improve their conservation status. A remarkable milestone for protecting threatened vulture species in Nepal with the declaration of the world’s first Vulture Safe Zone. BCN is working effectively in more than half of Nepal’s 42 Important Bird and Biodiversity Areas (IBAs) through community engagement.