Swat is a fabulous site in Pakistan. One of the most mesmerizing places for bird lovers It is also known as “Swat Valley,” situated in the district in the Malakand Division of KPK (Khyber Pakhtunkhwa). The word Swat is derived from the Swat River. There are many popular tourist destinations, comprising an area of 5,337 square kilometers (2,061 square miles).
There are a variety of migratory birds observed in Swat, especially during the summer months, which last from May to September. If you are a true bird lover, then take your camera and capture the most beautiful birds in the world. We are assured that you will never be disappointed to see the birds of swat. Below is a list of a few birds observed regularly in many parts of Swat.
| Common Name | Scientific Name | Local Name |
| Golden oriole | Pilaoroo | Pilaoroo |
| Gray-headed flycatcher | Chatae | Chatae |
| Mallard | Shin satay | Shin satay |
| Shoveller | Plan makhokay | Plan makhokay |
| Common pochard | Soor sarai | Soor sarai |
| White wagtail | Speerlakay | Speerlakay |
| Paradise flycatcher | Poonai | Poonai |
| Rain quail | Nwaraz | Nwaraz |
| Yellow wagtail | Zairaqa | Zairaqa |
| Black drongo | Toranraka | Toranraka |
| Crested lark | Khrara | Khrara |
| Common snipe | Chaghat | Chaghat |
| Stilt | Chaghat | Chaghat |
| Brahminy myna | Jabanai kharo | Jabanai kharo |
| Indian roller | Shintagh | Shintagh |
| Yellow-headed wagtail | Zairaqa | Zairaqa |
| Brown chiffchaff | Tarae | Tarae |
| Large pied wagtail | Speerlakay | Speerlakay |
| Tickell’s flower-pecker | Chatae | Chatae |
| Pintail | Tarlakay | Tarlakay |
| White-breasted fantail | Teghstargai | Teghstargai |
| Scarlet minivet | Liala majnoon | Liala majnoon |
| Brow hill warbler | Chatae | Chatae |
| Common rose finch | Sper sarai | Sper sarai |
| Common swallow | Totakarkay | Totakarkay |
| Common starling | Sakhaka | Sakhaka |
| Common teal | Kach shingharae | Kach shingharae |