Record numbers of common wood pigeon (Columba palumbus casiotis) observed in western Nepal during December 2022

The common wood pigeon is a winter migrant to South Asia. focus of most research on this species has been the European/Western Asian subspecies, whereas subspecies Columba palumbus casiotis found in Central and Asia, that uses Flyway for migration received little attention. Knowledge distribution through occasional data from structured bird surveys, but information are anecdotal reports birdwatchers. Often reported small numbers occasionally their hundreds. In December 2022, was observed thousands (1150, 6500, 7500) three separate dates two locations western Nepal. Statistically, these unprecedented, raise many questions about patterns conservation needs Nepal Flyway.