The Cheer Pheasant (Catreus wallichii) is a protected species found abundantly to the west of Kaligandaki River. This study was conducted in the Myagdi district located in the western part of Kaligandaki River from October 2016 to June 2017. Our aim was to assess the habitat and population status of Cheer Pheasant, using acoustic survey and quadrate methods. A total of 38 breeding individuals were estimated in 7 bird/km2 density. The study also revealed that Cheer Pheasants showed a preference for exposure components of the habitat. They preferred moderately steep eastern slopes (10–35°) and steep southern slopes (35–67°) between 1800–2400 m elevations. Additionally low tree density and high herbs density showed a significant effect on the habitat choice of the species. Poaching and habitat destruction are the major threats in the study site, calling upon a strategic management plan for the long-term conservation of the Cheer Pheasant.

The research investigated the prevalence of gastrointestinal parasites by analyzing the fecal samples of 100 captive-breed exotic birds from 16 species in the Kathmandu Valley. A total of five different parasite types were found in the study, with a 54% prevalence rate. Helminths were less frequent (33%) than protozoan pathogens (37%) in the samples. Five parasitic genera were found during the examination of the feces, including one protozoa (Eimeria species) and four helminths (Ascaridia species, Trichostrongylus species, Strongyloides species, and Codiostomum species), with Ascaridiaspecies showing the highest prevalence rate (23%) of the helminthes parasites. The bulk of infections were single infections, with mixed infections accounting for the minority. To control parasitic infections, effective hygiene and de-worming initiatives were put in place. A re-infection is still a chance, though; because of things like stress and being near other foraging birds that might be carrying parasites.