Ornithology
165 books
The Great Indian Bustard, Ardeotis nigriceps, is perhaps the rarest bustard in the world and one of the rarest birds of India. Despite protective measures, its numbers have gone down to less than 250 individuals, mainly because of illegal hunting and destruction of its grassland habitats. Although many scholarly papers and articles have been written on the plight of the Great Indian Bustard, this is the first pictorial book dedicated to this species.
What makes an Indian? Indian Instincts is a collection of essays on diverse topics that define who we are. From tracing the possible first arrival of man in the subcontinent, to views on love, sex, parenting and values in Indian society, to nationalism, religion and democracy, Miniya Chatterji explores topical, relevant and important matters.
Chiddy and Gouri, two baby sparrows, are bullied mercilessly by their elder siblings. They are so traumatized that they absolutely refuse to learn how to fly. Instead, they run away, kindly assisted by Breaking Wind—a jovial breeze. But they quickly discover that the world is an unkind place; they are trapped, dyed red, caged and sold off.
A kind girl frees them, but the sparrows—still red and flightless—end up on the ‘hit list’ of ...
Presenting 39 bird species and 34 flower species of Bangladesh; Stunning photographs and background information for each species; Lavishly printed: 164 pages, 4-colour offset, 150 gsm glossy paper; Makes a treasured gift, showing a beautiful and natural side of Bangladesh; Educational for young and old - basic facts about our flora and fauna; All photographs taken in Bangladesh.
Birds of Nepal covers over 750 species and distinct sub-species of birds found in Nepal. It contains over 2,000 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 ...
Birds of India covers over 1,300 species and distinct sub-species of birds found in the Indian subcontinent. It contains over 4,000 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 each species. The text provides vital and new information on voice and habits of each ...
The volume is an illustrated guide book on the wonderful world of butterflies, showcasing varieties of butterflies found in South India. With scientific and common names of the butterflies, the field guide and compendium comprises 300 varieties of butterflies, each accompanied by a photograph that shows the butterfly clearly. In a lucid language, it deals with their importance and describes intricate details of each type, both adults and larvae of the ...
Out of print for three decades, this new, completely reset edition will delight a fresh set of readers.
One of my favourite birds is the white-eye. It is a dapper little creature measuring only four inches long from the tip of its beak to the end of its tail, and its colouring is pleasing. Its upper body is golden-yellow tinged with green, parts of its wings are dark brown, its chin and throat are bright yellow, its breast is light grey, and the yellow motif is ...
Popular Birds of Mizoram covers 208 bird species belonging to 53 families which are popular among the Mizo people in Northeast India, either in the past or in the present. Identification characters are given for a few selected species.
India has more than 1,200 species of birds. The richness and diversity of the country's birdlifehas been celebrated by thousands of ornithologists, birders and amateur naturalists forhundreds of years. Winged Fire brings together the best accounts, pictures and art on ourbirds. Contributors include luminaries like Babur, Abu'l-Fazl, Jahangir, Franois Pyrard,Edward Hamilton Aitken, Douglas Dewar, Jim Corbett, Colonel Kesri Singh, F. W. Champion,Salim Ali, E. P. ...
Birds remain an important part of our lives. Whether we carefully watch them or not, a flash of glittering colours sometimes accompanied by a charming musical note of an unknown bird brightens our day. This book is meant to be on the desks of such people who would cherish a collection of pretty pictures and interesting facts of the birds of Bangladesh. It is not designed to serve the serious birdwatchers, although they may find it interesting to leaf through. The ...