A Photographic Guide To Birds Of The Himalayas

Author : Bikram Grewal
Publisher : New Holland Australia(AU)
ISBN 13 : 9781780094243
Total Pages : 144 pages
Book Rating : 4.48/5 ( download)

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Download or read book A Photographic Guide to Birds of the Himalayas written by Bikram Grewal and published by New Holland Australia(AU). This book was released on 2013-04-01 with total page 144 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This is the new edition of a popular guide and it is fully updated with all the latest names and recently recognised species. The Himalayas, the world's highest mountain range, are a birdwatcher's paradise. Many of its species are high altitude specialists, including Tibetan and Himalayan Snowcocks, Snow Partridge, Ibisbill, Tibetan Sandgrouse, Hume's Groundpecker, Tibetan Snowfinch and Great Rosefinch. The area comprises a mosaic of different habitats which host a huge range of avian species, with families such as raptors, gamebirds, flycatchers and warblers particularly well represented. 252 of the Himalayas' most interesting and spectacular birds are featured in this concise and easy-to-use guide, and each species is illustrated with a colour photograph which is accompanied by text giving key information on identification, habitat and distribution.

Author : Bikram Grewal
Publisher : Tuttle Publishing
ISBN 13 : 1462914853
Total Pages : 515 pages
Book Rating : 4.52/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Photographic Guide to the Birds of India written by Bikram Grewal and published by Tuttle Publishing. This book was released on 2014-11-04 with total page 515 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Periplus is proud to present the first comprehensive photographic guide to the birds of the Indian subcontinent. This ebook offers over 800 species and distinct sub-species and contains over 1,000 full-color photographs. Each species has a distribution map. Many 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 provided vital information on the plumages, voice and habits of each species covered and includes new information. Over a hundred related species are also mentioned in the texts. The maps are accompanied by a note on the status and distribution. This ebook will enable accurate field identification in one of the world's most diverse avifaunal regions. Indispensable reading for all bird lovers.

Author : Bikram Grewal
Publisher : Princeton University Press
ISBN 13 : 0691176493
Total Pages : 792 pages
Book Rating : 4.99/5 ( download)

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Download or read book A Photographic Field Guide to the Birds of India, Pakistan, Nepal, Bhutan, Sri Lanka, and Bangladesh written by Bikram Grewal and published by Princeton University Press. This book was released on 2017-04-25 with total page 792 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This is the only comprehensive photographic field guide to the birds of the entire Indian subcontinent. Every distinct species and subspecies—some 1,375 in all—is covered with photographs, text, and maps. The guide features more than 4,000 stunning photographs, many never before published, which have been carefully selected to illustrate key identification features of each species. The up-to-date facing-page text includes concise descriptions of plumage, voice, range, habitat, and recent taxonomic changes. Each species has a detailed map reflecting the latest distribution information and containing notes on status and population density. The guide also features an introduction that provides an overview of birdlife and a brief history of ornithology in India and its neighbors. The result is an encyclopedic photographic guide that is essential for everyone birding anywhere in the subcontinent. Covers all 1,375 subcontinental bird species Features more than 4,000 stunning photographs to aid quick field identification Includes up-to-date facing-page text and range maps Contains concise descriptions of plumage, voice, habitat, and much more

Author : Bikram Grewal
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 144 pages
Book Rating : 4.39/5 ( download)

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Download or read book A Photographic Guide to Birds of India and Nepal written by Bikram Grewal and published by . This book was released on 2001 with total page 144 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Author : Carol Inskipp
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
ISBN 13 : 1472981065
Total Pages : 416 pages
Book Rating : 4.66/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Birds of Bhutan and the Eastern Himalayas written by Carol Inskipp and published by Bloomsbury Publishing. This book was released on 2020-01-09 with total page 416 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The nation of Bhutan and the Indian states of Sikkim and Arunachal Pradesh together form the eastern arm of the Himalayas. This book is the definitive field guide to the birds of this magical corner of Asia. Covers all 809 species that regularly occur in the region, including most vagrants. 152 superb colour plates, with text on facing pages for quick and easy reference. Concise text covering identification, voice, habits, habitats, distribution and status. Introduction includes information habitats, birding sites and conservation.

Author : Bikram Grewal
Publisher : New Holland Australia(AU)
ISBN 13 : 9781843308089
Total Pages : 144 pages
Book Rating : 4.88/5 ( download)

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Download or read book A Photographic Guide to Birds of the Himalayas written by Bikram Grewal and published by New Holland Australia(AU). This book was released on 2004 with total page 144 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: One of the most accessible and spectacular mountains in the world, Kinabalu is also one of the highest in South-east Asia. The park, now a world heritage site, is a mecca of biodiversity, containing more than 5,000 species of plants and a wealth of birds, mammals and other animals. In addition to the wildlife, visitor attractions include hiking trails, hot springs, a canopy walkway, and - for the fit and adventurous - the two-day ascent of the summit itself.

Author : Bikram Grewal
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
ISBN 13 : 1472938275
Total Pages : 144 pages
Book Rating : 4.75/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Birds of the Himalayas written by Bikram Grewal and published by Bloomsbury Publishing. This book was released on 2017-03-09 with total page 144 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Himalayas, the world's highest mountain range, are a birdwatcher's paradise. Many of its species are high altitude specialists, including Tibetan and Himalayan Snowcocks, Snow Partridge, Ibisbill, Tibetan Sandgrouse, Hume's Groundpecker, Tibetan Snowfinch and Great Rosefinch. The area comprises a mosaic of different habitats which host a huge range of avian species, with families such as raptors, gamebirds, flycatchers and warblers particularly well represented. 252 of the Himalayas' most interesting and spectacular birds are featured in this concise and easy-to-use guide, and each species is illustrated with a colour photograph which is accompanied by text giving key information on identification, habitat and distribution.

Author : Bikram Grewal
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9788189497255
Total Pages : 512 pages
Book Rating : 4.51/5 ( download)

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Download or read book A Photographic Guide to the Birds of India written by Bikram Grewal and published by . This book was released on 2011 with total page 512 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Author : David Michael Bird
Publisher : Firefly Books
ISBN 13 : 9781552979259
Total Pages : 476 pages
Book Rating : 4.53/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Bird Almanac written by David Michael Bird and published by Firefly Books. This book was released on 2004 with total page 476 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Observing birds often raises many intriguing questions. Such as what is the incubation time for those robin eggs sitting in the nest above the porch light? What kinds of flowers attract humming birds? What are the migratory distances of various species? What are the major causes of bird deaths? The Bird Almanac is an invaluable resource, impressive in scope and depth and complemented with tables and illustrations. This Second Edition has been reformatted for easier use and now features quick-find tabs and an index. The first section of the book comprehensively covers the history, biology and behavior of birds. Bird physiology, biological systems and anatomy are explained in easy-to-understand terms and annotated illustrations. Other topics include: Fossil history of birds Reproduction and mortality Threatened and endangered species Major birding festivals and competitions How to attract specific species to the backyard Extensive resources for bird-lovers including the top birding locations in America Birding code of ethics The second section consists of an authoritative world checklist of bird species. The birds are organized by taxonomic order and listed by common and Latin name. The valuable information in The Bird Almanac fills in the gaps in knowledge of even the most seasoned birder.

Author : Bikram Grewal
Publisher : Helm
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 520 pages
Book Rating : 4.17/5 ( download)

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Download or read book A Photographic Guide to the Birds of India written by Bikram Grewal and published by Helm. This book was released on 2002 with total page 520 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This guide covers 800 species found in India. Each species description is illustrated with a photograph and distribution map, making this a quick-reference guide in a pocketable format. Introductory sections include general information, such as the biogeography of the region covered.