Birds of Nepal: Field Ecology, Natural History and Conservation, Vol. II

Contents: Introduction. How to use this book. 1. Order Passeriformes. 2. Order Pteroclidiformes. 3. Order Columbiformes. 4. Order Psittaciformes. 5. Order Cuculiformes. 6. Order Strigiformes. 7. Order Caprimulgiformes. 8. Order Apodiformes. 9. Order Upupiformes. 10. Order Trogoniformes. 11. Order Coraciiformes. 12. Order Bucerotiformes. 13. Order Piciformes. 14. Order Galliformes. 15. Order Gruiformes. 16. Order Podicipediformes. 17. Order Pelecaniformes. 18. Order Ciconiformes. 19. Order Phoenicopteriformes. 20. Order Anseriformes. 21. Order Charadriiformes. 22. Order Accipitriformes. 23. Order Falconiformes. Bibliography. Index to common names. Index to scientific names. Index of map.

Over 1455 illustrations featuring 879 bird species of Nepal in full colour with reference to species from India, Bangladesh, Bhutan, Pakistan and Sri Lanka. 144 colour plates, illustrating every species as well as plumage difference with original photographs of colourful birds of Nepal by the author. The only book written in Nepal covering new records and discoveries contains concise information on altitude and field marks for identification. Includes conservation status, distribution, habitat and site specific features. Extensive data on birds provided on each page facing illustrations for quick identification. Full indices of English and Scientific names. Information on major birdwatching localities and endemics. Nepali names of birds to help identify them.