Tim Inskipp

"Pretty much indispensable to a birder travelling in the subcontinent" - British BirdsWith a wide range of habitats and a dazzling and diverse avifauna, the Indian Subcontinent is one of the world's greatest birding hotspots. This second edition of Richard Grimmett, Carol Inskipp and Tim Inskipp's ground-breaking work is a comprehensive field guide to the region, covering all species known to occur in India, Pakistan, Nepal, Bhutan, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka and the Maldives. Fully revised and updated, this authoritative book includes more than 240 colour plates of detailed illustrations, alongside concise species accounts describing key identification features, range, habitat and voice with accurate range maps for each species. Peerless in the scope of its coverage yet still portable enough for field use, Field Guide to Birds of the Indian Subcontinent is an essential companion for any birdwatcher tackling the mountains, rainforests, plains, wetlands or deserts of this magical region.

The go-to field guide to the birds of the Indian subcontinent--now in a comprehensively updated third edition The best field guide to the birds of the Indian subcontinent is now even better. Thoroughly updated and substantially expanded, this third edition of Birds of India features revised color plates, text, and distribution maps, and sixty-four more pages than the previous edition. Comprehensive and definitive, this is an indispensable guide for anyone birding in this part of the world. The leading field guide to the birds of the Indian subcontinent--now thoroughly updatedRevised color plates, text, and distribution maps--and sixty-four additional pages1,430 species illustrated and described, including all residents, migrants, and vagrants247 color plates depict every species and many distinct plumages and racesIncludes newly identified species

Birds of Bangladesh – the definitive field guide to Bangladesh's rich avifauna. Despite being one of the most densely populated countries on Earth, Bangladesh boasts a diverse range of natural habitats, including forests, wetlands and grasslands, and supports a wide range of species including a number of sought-after regional specialities, such as Masked Finfoot and Lesser Florican, This book covers all 705 species that occur in Bangladesh, including vagrants. It includes 103 superb colour plates, with text on facing pages for quick and easy reference, as well as concise species accounts describe key identification features, voice, habitats, distribution and status. Birds of Bangladesh is an essential field companion for any birdwatcher visiting or living in this fascinating and beautiful country.

Birds of Bangladesh – the definitive field guide to Bangladesh's rich avifauna. Despite being one of the most densely populated countries on Earth, Bangladesh boasts a diverse range of natural habitats, including forests, wetlands and grasslands, and supports a wide range of species including a number of sought-after regional specialities, such as Masked Finfoot and Lesser Florican, This book covers all 705 species that occur in Bangladesh, including vagrants. It includes 103 superb colour plates, with text on facing pages for quick and easy reference, as well as concise species accounts describe key identification features, voice, habitats, distribution and status. Birds of Bangladesh is an essential field companion for any birdwatcher visiting or living in this fascinating and beautiful country.

Originally published in 1979 International Trade in Wildlife is a product of the 1973 Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora conference, containing the full text of the CITIES convention. The volume outlines the animals and plants controlled by CITIES, and describes the protective policies put in place to protect endangered plants and animals. It gives a detailed background to the international traffic in monkey’s, spotted cats, whales, ivory, parrots, tortoises, marine turtles, crocodiles, butterflies, sponges and rare orchids at the time of publication and acts as a comprehensive document on the conservation policies enacted through CITIES, as well as facts surrounding the decline of endangered species. Although published over 40 years ago, the document still offers a comprehensive and useful guide to conservation and will be an important historical document for environmental policy makers and conservationists alike.

Originally published in 1979 International Trade in Wildlife is a product of the 1973 Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora conference, containing the full text of the CITIES convention. The volume outlines the animals and plants controlled by CITIES, and describes the protective policies put in place to protect endangered plants and animals. It gives a detailed background to the international traffic in monkey’s, spotted cats, whales, ivory, parrots, tortoises, marine turtles, crocodiles, butterflies, sponges and rare orchids at the time of publication and acts as a comprehensive document on the conservation policies enacted through CITIES, as well as facts surrounding the decline of endangered species. Although published over 40 years ago, the document still offers a comprehensive and useful guide to conservation and will be an important historical document for environmental policy makers and conservationists alike.

The definitive guide to the birds of Bhutan, Sikkim and Arunachal PradeshThe nation of Bhutan and the Indian states of Sikkim and Arunachal Pradesh together form the eastern arm of the Himalayas, a place of extraordinary ornithological diversity. This field guide covers all 809 species that regularly occur in the region, including most vagrants. There are 152 superb colour plates, with concise text on facing pages for quick and easy reference covering essential identification criteria such as voice, habits, habitats, distribution and status. This book is the definitive field guide to the birds of this magical corner of Asia, and an essential addition to the backpack of any visitor.

A comprehensive guide to the birds of this beautiful Himalayan country. Nepal has a huge bird list with more than 900 species. Star species include Ibisbill in the high rivers and streams, Himalayan Monal in the forests, and Lesser Florican in the grasslands, along with a host of other regional scarcities and palearctic migrants. Added to the staggering avian diversity is a rich mammal fauna including Indian Rhinoceros, Tiger, Red Panda, Asian Elephant and Leopard, making Nepal one of world's great wildlife-watching destinations. Every species of bird recorded in Nepal is covered in this fantastic field guide. More than 790 species are featured with illustrations and concise text covering essential information for quick and easy reference., covering voice, habits, habitats, altitudinal range, distribution and status. The text is accompanied by accurate distribution maps. This book is the definitive field guide to the birds of this magical slice of the Himalayas, and an essential addition to the backpack of any visitor.

The definitive identification guide for birdwatching in Sri Lanka. For birders, Sri Lanka is a must-visit. From the dry-zone of the southeast, haunt of Yellow-wattled Lapwing and Sri Lanka Swallow, to the cool highlands where Yellow-eared Bulbul sing and Pied thrush overwinter, the island has stunning birdlife in abundance., with 29 endemics and a host of regional scarcities. No trip is complete without a visit to the magnificent Sinharaja rainforest, home to species such as the Green-billed Coucal, Sri Lanka Blue Magpie and Serendib Scops Owl. This field guide provides full coverage of every species on the Sri Lanka list, including most vagrants, with particular emphasis placed on endemic species and races. Outstanding plates are allied with detailed text that highlights key identification criteria, along with accurate colour maps. Pocket-friendly yet comprehensive, Birds of Sri Lanka is the definitive identification tool for the visiting birdwatcher and an essential addition to the backpack.

This is the first field guide devoted entirely to the birds of Pakistan. Compact yet comprehensive, it is the perfect companion for birders and ornithologists who need a portable tool to assist them in the accurate identification of birds in the field. For easy reference, the descriptive text and map on each bird species appears on the page facing that bird's illustration. Superb color plates depict hundreds of birds found in Pakistan, and the text offers identification, voice, habitat, range, distribution, and status information for each. The guide also provides summaries of the key characteristics of each bird family, advice on good birdwatching areas, and much more. Published in association with Christopher Helm / A&C Black Publishers Ltd.

The definitive guide to the birds of PakistanPakistan has a rich diversity of bird habitats, from the dry alpine and moist temperate forests of the western Himalayas to the deserts of Baluchistan and Sind. This diversity of habitats supports a wide variety of species, and some 669 have been recorded. These include some serious big-hitters – names such as Orange Bullfinch, White-cheeked Bushtit and Long-billed Grasshopper Warbler are guaranteed to stop any birder int their tracks – along with a suite of warblers, laughingthrushes, rosefinches and pheasants, such as the stunning Western Tragopan that graces the cover of this book. And, with Pakistan little visited by birders, there is always the chance of finding something new or extraordinary. This guide covers every species known to occur in the country. Superb plates are accompanied by a succinct text highlighting identification, voice, habitat, altitudinal range, distribution and status, and there are accurate distribution maps for every species. Birds of Pakistan remains the key birding field guide to the country. It’s an essential addition to the backpack of any birder living in or visiting the region.

A comprehensive field guide to the birds of central and southern India. Southern India is one of the great world-birding destinations, and what riches await – from the endemic-rich Western Ghats across the central plains down to the wetlands and woods of Kerala, every part of southern India heaves with birds – often the sheer biodiversity must be seen to be believed. This guide covers the birds of the states of Maharashtra, Andhra Pradesh, Goa, Karnataka, Kerala, Tamil Nadu and Lakshadweep, including Pondicherry and the Maldives. Accurate illustrations are accompanied by a concise text highlighting identification, voice, habitat, altitudinal range, distribution and status. A code indicates the states in which the birds occur. Portable and pocket-friendly for field use yet authoritative, this guide provides the confidence to help you identify any bird you encounter in this magical, bird-rich part of Southern Asia.