The Book of Indian Birds - Hardcover

Ali, Sálim

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0195637313 ISBN 13: 9780195637311

Publisher: Oxford University Press, 1997

Synopsis

For nearly 50 years The Book of Indian Birds has been a close companion of both amateur bird-watching enthusiasts and seasoned ornithologists in India. This twelfth edition is revised, but retains Dr. Salim Ali's original text while describing and illustrating 240 additional species. Color prints are used in place of the black-and-white photographs of earlier editions. The book now illustrates in color, and succinctly describes the habits and habitats of 538 birds of the plains and foothills, and of the wetlands and sea-coast. The sequence of orders and families has been rearranged to facilitate reference to current ornithological literature. The book remains an indispensable field guide for everyone who wishes to enjoy the rich and varied bird life of the country.

About this title

About the Author:

The late Salim Ali was one of the world's greatest ornithologists.

Review:

"Essential for anyone travelling to India or any student of birds of that country and region."--Bird Watcher's Digest

"Birders, ornithologists, wildlife photographers, and ecotourists visiting India or the Indian Subcontinent will need this essential field reference. Most highly recommended."--Wildlife Activist

"Undoubtedly the best field guide for India and adjacent areas. The descriptions and illustrations are mostly good to excellent...Strongly recommended to larger public libraries and to universities where there is an active interest in ornithology."--Choice

About this edition

• Publisher: Oxford University Press
• Publication date: 1997
• ISBN 10: 0195637313
• ISBN 13: 9780195637311
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 412