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Birds in Books: Three hundred years of South Asian ornithology. 2010.

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 ‘[A]n outstanding work of scholarship … a
source of inspiration and a vital window to a
wealth of knowledge.’
Birds in
Books
edward dickinson, editor of The Howard and Moore
Complete Checklist of the Birds of the World (2005)

The history of South Asian ornithology spans three

centuries and records over 1200 species of birds. This
is the passionate work of hundreds of amateur and
professional ornithologists. The popular as well as
scientific documentation of this region’s avifauna is
prodigious.

For the first time, this vast body of work is brought
together here, in this detailed, meticulously
researched, and annotated bibliography. Over
1700 books are listed, covering the ornithology of
Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, the Maldives,
Myanmar, Nepal, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, and Tibet—a
region encompassing the Oriental and Palaearctic
realms.
DIVYABHANUSINH

The bibliography embraces various types of work:

from travelogues, field guides, species monographs,
country handbooks, regional avifaunas, multi-
volume ornithological works, and folios of art,
to simple checklists. In addition, it provides brief
glimpses into the lives of over 200 ornithologists.
For comprehensive accessibility, it includes three
indexes enabling readers to reach specific items of
information with ease.

This book is an indispensable addition to the library

of every serious bird-watcher and ornithologist.

Hardback / 868pp / Rs 795.00 / ISBN 81-7824-294-X

aasheesh pittie is an amateur ornithologist, bibliophile, and

bibliographer. He is interested in the history of South Asian
ornithology, and has compiled a database of over 27,000
ornithological publications for the South Asian region. He
has written several articles and papers on Indian birds, and
edits the bi-monthly journal Indian Birds.

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