A Naturalist's Guide to the Birds of India is a photographic
identification guide to 280 bird species and 100 closely related species
most commonly seen in India. Aimed at first-time birders, it 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. The user-friendly introduction covers geography and
climate, vegetation, opportunities for naturalists, and the main sites
for viewing the listed species. This new 2nd edition includes updated
taxonomy and over 300 new images. Also included is an all-important
checklist of all of the birds of India encompassing, for each species,
its common and scientific name as well as its vernacular name, its
status in each state, as well as its global IUCN status.