Birds of Nepal: Field Ecology, Natural History and Conservation: Vol. 1: Photographic Field Guide

Contents: 1.Introduction to Nepal. 2. Ornithological Exploration in Nepal. 3. General Backgrounds on Ecology, Behaviour and Natural History of Birds. 4. Birds: What They Are?. 5. Preparing Valuable Bird Skin for Museum Study. 6. Studying and Identifying Birds in the Field. 7. Passing Scenes of the Life of Birds  Shortlived Phenomena. 8. Birdwatching and Field Craft. 9. Field Ecology, Biology and Natural History of Birds of Nepal. 10. Biodiversity of Birds. 11. Ornithography of Nepal. 12. Birding in Nepal. 13. Development of Bird Sanctuary in Nepal. 14. Distribution of Indicator Bird Species in Relation to Plant Communities in the Forest. 15. Forest Ecosystem and Biodiversity of Birds. 16. Birds of Lowland Grassland Ecosystem. 17. Birds in the Midland and Upland Grasslands. 18. Wetlands of Nepal and Bird Diversity. 19. Birdlife Diversity in Wetlands and Ecological Fullness. 20. Wetland Birds Living in Bogs, Fens and Swamps. 21. Wetland Birds of Lakes and Reservoirs. 22. Birds in Himalayan Ecosystem and Edge Habitats. 23. Birds in the Riverine and Torrential Streams. 24. Natural History of Waterfowls of Nepal. 25. Natural History of Game Birds of Nepal. 26. Preservation of Game Birds of Nepal. 27. Migration of Birds. 28. Ecosystem of the National Parks and Wildlife Reserves and their Indicator Birdlife. 29. Wildlife Protection in Nepal. 30. Important Birds of Prey. 31. Civil Aviation and Bird Strike Problems. 32. Economic Importance of Birds. 33. Birds in Ethno Medicine. 34. Birds in Agriculture, Horticulture and Forestry. 35. Conservation of Birds. 36. Rare Birds of Nepal: Their Ecological Habitat, Distribution and Survival.37. Traditional Bird Catching Methods in Nepal. 38. Colourful Cage Birds. 39. Birds in Nepalese Art, Literature, Religion and their Bearing on Conservation. 40. Bird Diversity of Nepal: A Checklist of Species. Bibliography. Index.

In the simplest language, but with all accurate observation for which his name s famous, the author describes the fascinating world of bird life in the remote Himalayan kingdom of Nepal. This wonderful book will stimulate an interest in all the birds from the tiny flowerpecker to the majestic bearded vulture with their unbelievable beauty and charm. Here one can read about the breathtaking beautiful Himalayan pheasants, rosefinches, sunbirds, buntings, accentors, snow, partridge, the flight of birds and miracle of migration, sad songs of barbets, wandering voices of cuckoos, the strange story of honeyguides, nesting and egg laying… and a thousand of other facts and phenomena as thrilling as fairy tales. There are equally interesting sections of bird ecology, wetland birds and wildfowls, pet birds and birds recorded in folk art and religion. One can also read about the spiny babbler, the living miracles of Nepal and other countries colourful birds living in the native thickets of Nepal. Remember, there are other like it, all equally interesting and full of wonderful photographs taken by the author himself in the wild. One will, moreover, learn about the deepest secrets of bird life and can build up a nature library of one’s own with the help of best-loved bird watchers and naturalists of Nepal.