Research

    Due to the high levels of hunting and trade of owls, Nepal has prioritized conservation outreach activities over research, which has been a significant drawback. Consequently, very few research studies have been conducted in the country.

    S.NYearName of ResearcherType of SupportTitle
    12012Mr. Kamal Raj Gosai/Mr. Narayan KojuGrantEthno-Owl relationship study in Bhaktapur
    22015Ms. Samjhana WagleGrantEthno-Owl relationship study in Kaski
    32016Ms. Madhuri KhadkaGrantEthno-owl Relationship in Hyangja, Pokhara
    42017Ms. Upama PoudyalGrantA Study of an Owl Habitat and its Conservation in Jagdishpur Lake (not completed)
    52019Mr. Anoj SubediGrant & AdvisorInvestigating the nesting and Roasting Habitat Characteristics of Asian Barred Owlet
    62020Mr. Kushal NeupaneGrant & AdvisorContent Analysis – A novel approach to monitor illegal trade of owls in Nepal and promote its conservation
    72024Mr. Sanskar Raj SubediGrant & AdvisorAssessing the influence of land use land cover in the occurrence of owls in Pokhara valley, Nepal
    82015Ms. Sabita GurungAdvisorEffects of Land Use and Land Cover on Occurrence of Barn Owl (Tyto Alba Scopoli, 1769) in Kathmandu Valley, Nepal
    92015Raju Acharya, Yadav Ghimirey, Bidhan Adhikary and Naresh KusiTechnicalNepal Owl Festival: A Comprehensive Approach to Owl Conservation
    102024Nikeet PradhanFinancial & Technical supportMonitoring of artificial nest in and around Pokhara valley
    112024Mohan Buchha MagarFinancial & Technical supportMonitoring of old tree in Gandaki Provence