Bøger af Bikram Grewal

"Published ... by arrangement with John Beaufoy Publishing Ltd."--Title page verso.

A Naturalist's Guide to the Birds of India is an introductory photographic identification guide to 280 bird species and 100 closely related species most commonly seen in India. Aimed at first-time birders, it is perfect for resident and visitor alike.

India has a wide diversity of birdlife, comprising 1,211 species, of which 75 are endemic, making the country a richly rewarding destination for birdwatchers. This fully illustrated guide describes the 125 best sites for viewing both common and rare species throughout the 29 states of the sub-continent.

This is the only comprehensive photographic field guide to the birds of the entire Indian subcontinent. Every distinct species and subspeciesΓÇösome 1,375 in allΓÇöis covered with photographs, text, and maps. The guide features more than 4,000 stunning photographs, many never before published, which have been carefully selected to illustrate key identification features of each species. The up-to-date facing-page text includes concise descriptions of plumage, voice, range, habitat, and recent taxonomic changes. Each species has a detailed map reflecting the latest distribution information and containing notes on status and population density. The guide also features an introduction that provides an overview of birdlife and a brief history of ornithology in India and its neighbors. The result is an encyclopedic photographic guide that is essential for everyone birding anywhere in the subcontinent.Covers all 1,375 subcontinental bird speciesFeatures more than 4,000 stunning photographs to aid quick field identificationIncludes up-to-date facing-page text and range mapsContains concise descriptions of plumage, voice, habitat, and much more