Birds & Insects
The avian diversity of the Karakoram highlands and Khunjrab National Park.
Avian Species
Birds of Khunjrab
From the mighty golden eagle to the delicate rubythroat, the skies of Khunjrab host remarkable avian diversity.
Chukar Partridge
Alectoris chukar
Striking gamebird with red beak and legs, found across rocky mountain slopes.
Ram Chukor
Tetraogallus himalayensis
The Himalayan snowcock, a large pheasant-like bird found at the highest altitudes.
Golden Eagle
Aquila chrysaetos
Magnificent raptor soaring above the Karakoram peaks, apex predator of the skies.
Himalayan Griffon
Gyps himalayensis
Massive vulture with a wingspan exceeding 2.5 meters, circling the high peaks.
Snow Pigeon
Columba leuconota
Mountain-dwelling pigeon adapted to extreme cold, found in rocky cliff faces.
Himalayan Rubythroat
Calliope pectoralis
Small, colorful songbird with a brilliant ruby-red throat patch.