A Photographic Guide to the Birds of Sri Lanka and India is the best; most comprehensive photographic guide to the birds of South Asia.Because of its vast size and geographical location; the Indian subcontinent has some of the worlds most diverse avifauna. It boasts of thousands of species. This birdwatching book covers over 800 species and distinct sub-species and contains over 1;000 full-color photographs. Each species has a distribution mapMany 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 are also mentioned in the texts.The maps are accompanied by a note on the status and distribution. This birdwatching book will enable accurate field identification in one of the worlds most diverse avifaunal regions. Indispensable reading for all bird lovers.
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Review
0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Five StarsBy BrianExcellent - very pleased.15 of 17 people found the following review helpful. So bad; its been discontinued alreadyBy SkipperThe fact that this book is still for sale is amazing. The publisher is no longer printing it. The Superintendent of the Sir Christopher Wren Building reviewed the book and essentially declared it a disaster. There are approximately 200 photos; and they found 100 critical errors in the book. They couldnt get the name of the Founder right (James Blair was named John Blair) and the old Indian School was mislabeled (the Brafferton was named the Bradleton). The list went on and on and on. The forward by Gene Nichol doesnt help. His own record with the College has been fraught with controversy and misstep.
