Birds are found in subtropical forest

Suptropical forest  is the warm broadleave which grows along the foothills up to 1000m (3280ft) and higher up 2000m (6560ft). These forests are the richest  in  bird species. The globally threatened Rufous- necked Hornbill (Aceros nipalensis) found to these forests and these species is still fairly common in Bhutan, it is rare and declining eleswhere in its range. The beautiful Nuthatch ( Sitta formosa ) which is rare and poorly known where it occurs has been found only in Bhutan in warm broadleaved forests.

Amongst species with the restricted ranges, Yellow-vented Warblers (Phylloscopus cantator), White-naped Yuhina (Yuhina bakeri), Broad-billed Warbler (Tickellia hodgsoni) and Rufous-throated Wren Babbler (Speleaomis caudatus) are also found. These forests are also important for the enigmatic Chestnut-breasted Patridge (Arborophila mandellii), which is both internationally threatened and restricted in distribution.

Birds are found in Limithang camping

The Limithang area is situated from 900m to 3780m, boasts some of the country's most pristine forests, unrivalled in the destiny of tree species, and thus is a natural haven for birds.The large stretches of forests, the traditional villages house and a sleepy road which winds through the valley are all frequented by many species of birds that make the whole area a great pleasure for birds lovers.

Here we found some famous birds like Ward's Trogon, Rufus-necked Hornbill, Satyr Tragopan and endless others. There will be opportunities to spot, amongst others, the Collared Scops-Owl, Collared Owlet, Striated, Himalayan Swiftlet, White-cheeked, Black-crested,  Red-vented, Ashy, Black and mountain Bulbuls, Golden-breasted and Yellow- throat Fulvetta, Streak-breasted, Slender-billed Rusty-cheeked, and Coral-billed Scimitar- Babblers, Hill and Rufecent Prinia, Gray-headed Canary Flycatcher, common Tailorbird, Bronzen, Lesser Racquettailed and Hair-creseted Dorangos, and Scarlet Finch. We spend our nights in comfortable camps with camp-beds and sleeping bags provided.

Birds is so important in history of Bhutan

Once upon a time in the forest of Varanasi there lived a four friends, they are an Elephant, a Monkey, a Rabbit and a Bird. They are so respect each other and give love to themself. Among four friends the bird is eldest one, as Buddhist point of view we say that early life of Buddha was once he was born as a Bird and other three animals an Elephant,a Monkey and a Rabbit are his three disiciples.

In Bhutan every monasteries, Dzongs and every houses we see these four friends painting all over the Bhutaneses society, they symbolize harmony, interdependence, co-operation and friendship. The "four harmonious friends" one of the most universal and beloved tales in Bhutan. The images of bird, rabbit, and monkey standing on each other's  shoulders on the back of a patient elephant portrays social and enivornmental harmony. Paintings of the "four harmonious friends" appear  in Bhutanese homes and in official and other public buildings.

Birds in Bhutan flying in flocks

Whatever the season, birding in Bhutan offers not only an incredible array of species but also a rare opportunity to see unusal numbers of individual birds all at once. For example, golden-breasted fulvettas- birds that are considered rare elsewhere- have been seen in Bhutan flying around here in flocks of 25; scores or even hundereds of laughing thrushes might be seen flocking together. The vertical pitch to the landscape also makes the wide variety of habitats relatively accessible, with excellent birding done frequently from simple roadside stops.

Picture a single pulloff where one can scan on one side of the road upslope into the shrubs and up to the treetops, and then pivot to peer into the canopy off the opposite of the road, where the slope may drop precipitously thousands of feet into the valley below. Short walks along old footpaths also offer extraordinary opportunities for birding in quiet corners of the landscape with minimal effort. Ofcourse, more intensive multi-day treks into the high country or lower elevations offer yet another level of unmatched birding experience.

Birdwatching in Bhutan has been attracted by all over the world.

Over the years the kingdom has been attracting more and more birders, with most of the trips arriving in the spring from March through May when the bird migration is at its peaks. Although the number of species one may encounter is the greatest in the spring season, birding in the early winter months- when there are fewer birders and hence less competition for limited campsites along the birding circuits- can still be very rewarding for the bird seeker.

For example, the black-necked cranes would have migrated to its summer habitat in the Tibet by the mid-March, while it is a guaranteed sisgting from late October to mid-March. The white-bellied heron,one of the 50 rarest birds in the world,is more likely to be seen in the winter months than in the spring when it is nesting and rearing its young. Other much sought-after birds like the Ward's Trogon, Rufus-necked Hornbill and the Beautiful Nuthatch are residents and can be seen throughout the year.

Birding tour experience in some parts of Bhutan

From Trongsa the tours are usually divert towards the less visited district of Zhemgang. The strecth of road from Zhemgang town at 2000 meters to the camp in tingtibi  at below 500 meters is famous for the beautiful Nuthatch and the Rufous-necked  Hornbill, which are both globally threatened species. After a couple of days at Zhemgang  the trips backtrack  towards trongsa and then heads eastwards towards the famous Yongkhola camp,  where no amount of time spent there ever seems to be enough. From one of the kingdom's highest road passes at Thrimsingla, located at a breathtaking elevation of 3,700 meters, it is only a matter of hours before  you get to Limithang  at an elevation of less than 600 meters.

One would perhaps imagine the great bio-diversity within such a small area, and many birders consider this stretch of road to be arguably the best birding circuit in all of Asia. The specialties in this area include the majestic Satyr Tragopan, the incomparable Ward's Trogon, Rufus-necked Hornbills, an assortment of laughingthrushes, Parrotbills, and many others. With the recent opening of the exit route through Samdrup jongkhar,one will not have to backtrack towards Paro, and this provides yet another opportunity to cover some lowland species such as the Wreathed Hornbills and even some rarities like the Blyth's Kingfisher and Dark-rumped Swift.  

Birding in Bhutan can make you happy.

High in the mysterious and majestic eastern Himalayas, nestled bewteen Tibetan autonomous region of China and India, lies the small Kingdom of bhutan, increasingly renowned as one of the Earth's last precious unspoiled spots. In this magical place, an intact Buddhist culture is integrated into every aspect of daily life , and spectacular mountain scenery provides a backdrop to pristine forests and picturesque valleys. The breathtaking landscape is dotted with fluttering prayer flags, colourful farmhouses amidst terraced fields, and impressive monasteries clinging to impossible cliffs.

Over 70 percent of the country is forested, and unlike other Himalayan countries, most of bhutan's original forest remains intact. The enormity and magnificence of Bhutan's forest is a reminder of what Asia and in particular the himalayas once were. The Buddhist philosophy of respect for living things, and a progressive government approach to development in which the preservation of the envirnoment and the promotion of Bhutan's unique culture and traditions are key elements, have maintained a healthy environment where wildlife flourishes.