Author: Monga Sunjoy
Place: Mumbai
Publisher: India Book House Pvt Ltd
Year: 2003
Pages: 175
ISBN: 9788175083912
Subject: Bombay/ Mumbai
Sub-Subject: Bombay
Keyword: Bombay Bird
Classification: 598.29
Shelf: C5R5
Accession No: B878
Contents: Introduction Joy of Birdwatching Know Your Birds Glossary Using the Guide Wetlands Forests Grass & Scrub Urban Areas Related & Unusual Sightings Old Sightings Far Afield Power Perches Heronries in the Region Baya Colonies In Our Backyard Photo Credits Acknowledgements Index
Abstract: *Birds of Mumbai* is a field guide designed for bird enthusiasts and nature lovers, offering insights into the rich avian diversity across the city’s wetlands, forests, grasslands, scrublands, and urban areas. It features user-friendly sections like *Know Your Birds*, *Glossary*, and *Using the Guide* to aid bird identification. The book highlights key birdwatching spots such as *Heronries*, *Baya Colonies*, and *Power Perches*, while also covering rare sightings and regional records. With community stories in *In Our Backyard*, vivid photographs, and a comprehensive index, it is both an educational and conservation-focused resource for birdwatchers in Mumbai.