by Formerly President Salim Ali (Author)
For over 50 years The Book of Indian Birds has been a close companion of both amateur bird-watching enthusiasts and seasoned ornithologists in India. This much-awaited new edition covers 538 species and includes the extensive changes in the scientific and common bird names that have taken place since the last revision in 1996, providing uniformity and allowing birdwatchers to communicate more easily with one another while exchanging their observations. Extensively illustrated, the book remains an indispensable field guide for everyone who wishes to enjoy the rich and varied bird life of India.
Format: Hardcover
Pages: 466
Edition: 13th
Publisher: OUP Australia and New Zealand
Published: Jun 2003
ISBN 10: 0195665236
ISBN 13: 9780195665239