A Photographic Guide To The Birds Of India: And The Indian Subcontinent, Including Pakistan, Nepal, Bhutan, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, And The Maldives

by Otto Pfister Bill Harvey

Timeless Books is proud to present the first comprehensive photographic guide to the birds of the Indian subcontinent. The book covers over 800 species and distinct sub-species and contains over 1,000 full-color photographs. Each species has a distribution map. Many of the photographs in this magnificent volume appear for the first time and have been carefully selected to show the most important features of the species illustrated. In several cases, different plumages or flight shots are included. The concise text provides vital information on the plumages, voice and habits of each species covered and includes new information. Over a hundred related species are also mentioned in the texts. The maps are accompanied by a note on the status and distribution. This book will enable accurate field identification in one of the world's most diverse avifaunal regions. Indispensable reading for all bird lovers.

512 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 2002