This easy-to-use identification guide to the 280 bird species most commonly seen in India is perfect for resident and visitor alike. High quality photographs from one of India’s top nature photographers are accompanied by detailed species descriptions which include nomenclature, size, distribution, habits and habitat.
100 Facts Birds of Prey is a popular bird book for kids aged 6-10 years who love to learn about eagles, kites and falcons. Bursting with exactly 100 awesome facts, detailed images and fun activities, children will learn everything they need to know about these feathered predators. – Numbered facts encourage your child to read further and track their progress.- Fascinating facts throughout add humour and amazement, making information easier to remember.- Amazing photographs throughout of birds of prey in action. Synopsis – Product details100 Facts Birds of Prey covers key topics on these magnificent hunters of the sky in mind-blowing numbered facts. Each fact is accompanied by beautiful illustrations and photographs, which add visual meaning to the information for kids aged 6-10 years. Topics covered in 100 Facts Birds of Prey: – Big and small birds of prey such as the little black-thighed falconet and the huge Andean condor.- How birds of prey hover, soar and go in for the kill.- Raptors in peril and how to protect them from extinction. ‘I don’t believe it’ fascinating facts: – Lesser spotted eagles can fly up to 290 kilometres a day, as they journey from Europe to southern Africa. – At breeding time, female gyrfalcons often store food near their nests. They are able to break off frozen bits of food with their bills.- Eurasian eagle owls have been known to kill birds as large as roe deer. They have even attacked people walking their dogs near a nest. Activities to make learning accessible and interactive: – Visit a nature reserve or wildlife park to watch birds of prey fly.- Make a note of any birds you do not recognize and try to match them to them to bird species in this book.- Quiz question: Which buzzards eat wasps and bees?
With beautiful, hand-drawn illustrations and lithographs, About Indian Birds is an ideal companion for not just amateur bird-watchers and wildlife enthusiasts but also seasoned ornithologists. The book is ideal for everyone who wishes to enjoy the rich and varied bird-life of India.
This new field guide is based on the authors' groundbreaking Birds of the Indian Subcontinent (1998) and covers all the bird species found in India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Nepal, Bhutan, Bangladesh and the Maldives. The plates face the descriptions and maps for quick at-a-glance reference. Many of the plates have been repainted for this edition and a number of new species added. This guide also provides tables, summarizing identification features of particularly difficult groups such as nightjars, warblers and rosefinches.
This much-awaited revised edition includes the extensive changes in the scientific and common bird names that have taken place since the last revision in 1996. Following the publication, in 2001, of the list of Standardized Common and Scientific Names of the Birds of the Indian Subcontinent in the Buceros 6 (1), the common and scientific names have been modified based on this list. It is expected that this will provide uniformity in the names used throughout the Subcontinent and outside, and help birdwatchers to communicate better while exchanging their observations. The Alternate Common Names given in the earlier edition have been removed. The Index of common names of species, giving plate and serial numbers, has been replaced with separate Indexes of Scientific and Common names according to page numbers. Minor errors that were overlooked in the earlier edition have also been rectified.
Uncovering the subcontinent’s avian mysteries
To find a rare bird is the ultimate dream of ornithologists and birdwatchers. But doing it requires an understanding of habitats, animal behaviour and people skills as well as plain old good luck. Join ornithologists, naturalists and birdwatchers in the dense jungles of north-eastern India, the mysterious channels of the Sundarbans, the shola grasslands of the Western Ghats and the majestic landforms of the Deccan, as they track down the rarest birds of the Indian subcontinent.
The memoir of one of India’s greatest ornithologists
Asad Rahmani’s memoir is about a life spent studying India’s birds and landscapes, fighting for endangered species and shaping the country’s fledgling conservation movement.From Salim Ali and Humayun Abdulali to young biologists – Rahmani has worked with them all. His tale is the story of India’s conservation movement, and the landscapes that he worked so hard to document and protect. From long days in the field and engaging encounters in the wild to working with governments and institutions, the book charts what conservation work in India entails.
Birds are astonishingly intelligent creatures. In fact, according to revolutionary new research, some birds rival primates and even humans in their remarkable forms of intelligence. In The Genius of Birds, acclaimed author Jennifer Ackerman explores the newly discovered brilliance of birds and how it came about. As she travels around the world to the most cutting-edge frontiers of research, Ackerman not only tells the story of the recently uncovered genius of birds but also delves deeply into the latest findings about the bird brain itself that are revolutionizing our view of what it means to be intelligent.
Ackerman delivers an extraordinary story that will both give readers a new appreciation for the exceptional talents of birds and let them discover what birds can reveal about our changing world. Incredibly informative and beautifully written, The Genius of Birds richly celebrates the triumphs of these surprising and fiercely intelligent creatures.
India has a wide diversity of birdlife, comprising more than 1, 300 species, of which 75 are endemic, making the country a richly rewarding destination for birdwatchers. This fully illustrated guide describes the 100 Best sites for reviewing both common and rare species throughout the 26 states of the sub-continent, including the Andaman and Nicobar islands. Alongside a map of each area, detailed descriptions of each site cover the type of terrain and specific spots at which certain species are likely to be encountered. Other sections cover access and possible accommodation, as well as important indicators to conservation issues. A fact file for each site lists the nearest major town; the type of habitat; key species to be seen as well as other wildlife specialities, and the best time to visit.
Birds of South India covers over 500 species and distinct sub-species of birds found in the Indian subcontinent. It contains over 1,200 colour photographs including depictions of flight, plumage, hunting style and much more. Many of the photographs in this comprehensive field guide appear for the first time and have been carefully selected to showcase the most important features of the species. The text provides vital and new information on voice and habits of each species. The distribution maps are accompanied by notes on status and density. This book will enable accurate field identification in one of the world’s most diverse avifaunal regions; an indispensable guide for all bird lovers.
If you’re looking for new ways to engage with birds and birdwatching, Aasheesh Pittie’s book of essays, The Living Air is a great place to start.
This book will not only make you want to get out and observe your city and surroundings in a whole new light, but it will also offer a fresh perspective into what birdwatching is and the many ways you can benefit from it. Informative yet a joy to read,
The Living Air is an excellent introduction to the transformative pleasures of birdwatching.
The Living Air is the first book released by Juggernaut and Indian Pitta, India’s first dedicated book imprint for bird lovers, policy makers, and conservationists.
This book is a unique documentation of the rich biodiversity of a largely unknown tropical wilderness. It contains over 200 stunning colour photographs of wildlife and habitat. The title traces the grave problems that a burgeoning human population pose to a park that lies within the limits of one of Asia's largest
First-ever compilation of the birds of the Mumbai region. Relevant information on size, plumage habits, distinguishing calls, distribution and status of each species.
A comprehensive coverage of nearly all the natural habitats in and around Mumbai. Provides invaluable information on the history and topography, the flora and fauna of each site.
