While studying birds of the rivers and seas, author Mubashir Hasan explored a wide region of the Indus valley of the South Asian subcontinent, from ranges of arid hills to forest-covered mountains and from richly cultivated plains to sparsely vegetated plateaus. This book culminates Hasan's explorations, covering over 230 birds from different species. It is well-illustrated and offers complete descriptions of the birds' size, habits and habitat, and their vernacular names.
Includes bibliographical references (p. [331]-333) and index.
While studying birds of the rivers and seas, author Mubashir Hasan explored a wide region of the Indus valley of the South Asian subcontinent, from ranges of arid hills to forest-covered mountains and from richly cultivated plains to sparsely vegetated plateaus. This book culminates Hasan's explorations, covering over 230 birds from different species. It is well-illustrated and offers complete descriptions of the birds' size, habits and habitat, and their vernacular names.
Acknowledgements
Introduction
Family Podicipedidae: Grebes
Family Phalacrocoracidae: Cormorants
Family Anhingidae: Snake Birds
Family Pelecanidae: Pelicans
Family Ardeidae: Herons, Egrets, Bitterns
Family Ciconiidae: Storks
Family Threskiornithidae: Ibises, Spoonbills
Family Phoenicopteridae: Flamingoes
Family Anatidae: Ducks, Geese, Swans
Family Accipitridae: Eagles, Hawks, Kites, Buzzards, Harriers, Vultures
Family Pandionidae: Ospreys
Family Falconidae: Falcons
Family Phasianidae: Partridges
Family Rallidae: Waterhens, Moorhens and Coots
Family Gruidae: Cranes
Family Otididae: Bustards
Family Jacanidae: Jacanas
Family Rostratulidae: Snipes
Family Haematopodidae: Oyster-catchers
Family Recurvirostridae: Stilts, Avocets
Family Burhinidae: Stone Curlews or Thick-knees
Family Glareolidae: Coursers, Pratincoles
Family Charadriidae: Plovers, Lapwings
Family Scolopacidae: Sandpipers, Stints
Family Laridae: Gulls
Family Sternidae: Terns
Family Rynchopidae: Skimmers
Family Pteroclididae: Sandgrouse
Family Columbidae: Pigeons and Doves
Family Psittacidae: Parakeets
Family Cuculidae: Cuckoos and Koels
Family Titonidae: Owls
Family Strigidae: Owls
Family Alcedinidae: Kingfishers
Family Meropidae: Bee-eaters
Family Coraciidae: Blue Jays
Family Upupidae: Hoopoes
Family Capitonidae: Barbets
Family Picidae: Piculets, Woodpeckers
Family Alaudidae: Larks
Family Hirundinidae: Swallows, Martins
Family Motacillidae: Pipits, Wagtails
Family Campephagidae: Minivets
Family Pycnonotidae: Bulbuls
Family Bombycillidae: Shrikes
Family Prunellidae: Accentors or 'Hedge Sparrows'
Family Turdidae: Thrushes and Chats
Family Sylviidae: Warblers
Family Muscicapidae: Flycatchers
Family Rhipiduridae: Fantail Flycatchers
Family Monarchidae: Paradise Flycatchers
Family Timalidae: Babblers
Family Paridae: Tits or Titmice
Family Nectariniidae: Sunbirds
Family Zosteropidae: White-eyes
Family Oriolidae: Orioles
Family Laniidae: Shrikes
Family Diucruridae: Drongos
Family Corvidae: Crows, Magpies, Jays
Family Sturnidae: Mynas, Starlings
Family Passeridae: Sparrows
Family Ploceidae: Weaver Birds
Family Estrildidae: Munias
Family Fringillinae: Finches
Family Emberizinae: Buntings
References
Index of English Names
Index of Scientific Names
Index of Urdu/Hindi Names