The Birds of India

The Birds of India: Being a Natural History of All the Birds Known to Inhabit Continental India is a comprehensive three-volume ornithological work. It details the species, genera, families, tribes, and orders of birds in India, offering descriptions and systematic classifications. Additionally, it includes brief discussions on avian families absent in India, making it a valuable manual for understanding global ornithology in relation to the Indian subcontinent. This monumental work serves as a foundational text for ornithologists, naturalists, and enthusiasts, providing rich insights into bird habitats, behavior, and taxonomy, along with its significance to Indian biodiversity.