This book describes the ornithological work of the remarkable naturalist, scholar and administrator, Brian Houghton Hodgson. Born in 1800, Hodgson was for many years British Resident in Katmandu, where he described or collected over 120 species of birds new to science. To document his discoveries, he trained a team of Nepalese artists to produce water-color plates for a projected work on the birds of the Himalayas. Though this was never completed, the superb collection of paintings remains and is now in the possession of the Zoological Society of London. Of the plates selected for this volume, most have never been published before.

A Himalayan Ornithologist: The Life and Work of Brian Houghton Hodgson

Biographies & Memoirs

COCKER, Mark

Inskipp, Carol

Professionals & Academics

Oxford University Press

Healthy Seas (Sustainable Futures)

Sustainable Futures explores the current threats to our world resources and the possible solutions to some of the most urgent and difficult problems facing today's decision-makers. How do waste chemicals from farming affect Arctic polar bears? How does climate change affect the seas? Why are the world's fish stocks in decline? Healthy Seas answers these questions and many others. From sustainable fishing to ecotourism, this title looks at the issues surrounding the health of the world's seas and the people and animals that depend on the sea for survival. Discover what we mean by a sustainable future for our seas, and what you can do to help.

Science & Math

Nature & Ecology

MMS Gold

Killer Whale

Education & Teaching

Schools & Teaching

HEINEMANN LIBRARY+

Killer Whale (Animals Under Threat)

Children's Books

Science, Nature & How It Works

Birdwatchers have long waited for a comprehensive and up-to-date identification guide for the Indian subcontinent. This exhaustively researched and beautifully produced book will finally meet that need. Written by three leading experts on the region--Richard Grimmett, Carol Inskipp, and Tim Inskipp--the book provides complete information about the 1,300 species of birds found in India, Pakistan, Nepal, Bangladesh, Bhutan, Sri Lanka, and the Maldives. The guide is firmly rooted in the authors' extensive field experience, reflected in the accuracy and fullness of their bird descriptions.
 The guide features more than 150 color plates by eminent bird illustrators from Europe and India that depict all the species in the region, ranging from the Himalayan Snowcock in the north to the Sri Lanka Spurfowl in the south. The plates include all relevant identifiable subspecies, as well as ages and sexes. The text consists of a detailed identification section, discussing the differences between similar species and containing descriptions of vocalizations, habits, habitat, breeding, distribution, and status. There are distributional maps for nearly all species. And the authors' introduction provides useful background information about such subjects as conservation, the history of ornithology on the subcontinent, and the climate. A detailed bibliography provides an introduction to the prolific literature on the subcontinent.
 This is a landmark publication that will be enthusiastically welcomed by all birdwatchers with an interest in the extraordinary variety of birds in this vast and diverse region.

A Guide to the Birds of India, Pakistan, Nepal, Bangladesh, Bhutan, Sri Lanka, and the Maldives

History

Grimmett, Richard

Inskipp, Tim

Asia

Princeton University Press

From the snowcapped Himalayas and the Indus valley, to the Ganges delta and the Sri Lankan forests, the Indian subcontinent is home to 13% of the world's species of birds and thousands of birders and ecotourists flock to the area every year. This field guide will be indispensable to those who wish to find and identify the many species of avifauna of the Indian subcontinent and environs.
 Featuring more than 150 color plates by eminent bird illustrators from Europe and India, it depicts all the known species in the region, ranging from the Himalayan Snowcock in the north to the Sri Lanka Spurfowl in the south. The plates include all relevant identifiable subspecies, as well as ages and sexes. It contains hundreds of range maps and the succinct text on the facing pages covers identification, voice, and distribution. Specially designed for use in the field, it is a compact version of the landmark A Guide to the Birds of India, Pakistan, Nepal, Bangladesh, Bhutan, Sri Lanka, and the Maldives, hailed on its publication as a "stunning book" that "advanced the cause of Indian birding by 20-30 years." With its modest price, small trim size, and sturdy, weather-resistant binding, this field guide is the one volume that every adventurous traveler to the Indian subcontinent must have.

Birds of India, Pakistan, Nepal, Bangladesh, Bhutan, Sri Lanka and the Maldives

From the streets of Kathmandu to the breathtaking Himalayas, Nepal is an extraordinary destination for ecotourists. This field guide provides an unrivaled introduction to the diverse birdlife of the region.
 Featuring more than 100 color plates by eminent bird illustrators from Europe and India, the guide depicts all the known species that occur regularly in Nepal as well as vagrants. The succinct text on the facing pages covers identification, voice, and distribution. This compact field guide is the one volume that every adventurous traveler to Nepal must have.
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 <li>Covers all 760 species in Nepal, including variation by age, sex, and subspecies</li>
 <li>110 color plates with text on facing pages for at-a-glance identification</li>
 <li>Concise text covering identification, voice, habitat, altitudinal range, distribution, and status</li>
 <li>Introduction covering habitats, birding areas, local organizations, and conservation</li>
 
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Birds of Nepal

The best field guide to the birds of the Indian subcontinent is now even better. Thoroughly revised, with 73 new plates and many others updated or repainted, the second edition of Birds of India now features all maps and text opposite the plates for quicker and easier reference. Newly identified species have been added, the text has been extensively revised, and all the maps are new. Comprehensive and definitive, this is the indispensable guide for anyone birding in this part of the world. 
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<li>The leading field guide to the birds of the Indian subcontinent--now thoroughly revised and improved </li>
<li>1,375 species illustrated and described, including all residents, migrants, and vagrants </li>
<li>226 color plates--including 73 new ones--depict every species and many distinct plumages and races </li>
<li>Concise text and accurate distribution maps opposite plates for easy reference </li>
<li>Includes newly identified species</li>
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Birds of India: Pakistan, Nepal, Bangladesh, Bhutan, Sri Lanka, and the Maldives - Second Edition (Princeton Field Guides)

A definitive guide to the birds of India, with over one thousand three hundred species listed. The text is accompanied by colour illustrations and line drawings, with notes on identification, habits, and distribution maps for each species.

Birds of the Indian Subcontinent

Biological Sciences

A C Black Publishers Ltd

This is the first detailed guide to Bhutan, a country of great physical beauty.The guide covers all species regularly recorded in the country and includes a list of vagrants. The 70 color plates face the text pages for easy reference, and the text itself is concise and informative.

Birds of Bhutan: Field Guide

A&C Black

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