Birds Of Prey Of The Indian Subcontinent

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The Product of decades of research and a lifetime`s interest, Birds of Prey of the Indian Subcontinent provides a complete review of our knowledge of these fascinating and inspiring birds.Each of the 69 species of migrant and resident raptors is discussed in detail;species accounts incude information on size and measurements,nomenclature and etymology,names in local languages,field characters,confusion species,status,distribution and habitat( including a detailed range map),beahviour,food and feeding,voice,and breeding ecology.Each species account includes a series of spectacular colour photographs depicting a range of plumages,races and ages.In addition, John Schimitt`s stunning colour plates cover all the resident species.The book also contains sections on biogeographic distribution,raptors in history and mythology,and locating and observing raptors,as well as on conservation,with particular emphasis on the crisis that has seen vulture populations plummet in recent years.This Landmark publication is the most comprehensive book ever published about the subcontinent`s raptors.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR Rishad Naoroji

Rishad Naoroji is an independent researcher specialising in raptor conservation,and he is regarded as one of India`s foremost experts on these birds. A prolific author, his research has included studies of Laggar and Red-headed Falcon population dynamics in Saurashtra, the breeding ecology of Pallas`s Fish eagles in Bharatpur,and the effects of pesticides use on breeding success of the Lesser Fish-eagles of Corbett National Park,while his conversation work in the Rajpipla forest les to the establishment of the Schoolpaneshwar Wildlife Santuary.Rishad is currently at the forefront of the fight to save India`s vultures, in his role as project coordinator for the Parsi Vulture Project.He is also an acoomplished wildlife photographer,and many of the stunning shots in this volume were taken by him.