Author: Salim Ali
Place: Oxford University Press
Publisher: Bombay Natural History Society
Year: 2002
Volume: Thirteenth
Pages: 326
ISBN: 9780195665239
Subject: Bombay/ Mumbai
Sub-Subject: Bombay
Keyword: Birds
Classification: 590
Shelf: C3R2
Accession No: B672
Contents: Preface to the 13th Edition by J.C.Daniel Preface to the Salim Ali Birth Centenary Edition by J.C. Daniel Current Sequence of Orders and Families Contents Preface to the 11th Edition by Dr. Salim Ali Sequence of Orders and Families dealt with in this book Changes in Territorial Names Introduction Illustration of a Bird`s Plumage and Parts Terms used in Description of a Bird`s Plumage and Parts Types of Bills Types of Feet How to Recognise Birds in the Field Description of 64 Plates Description of 538 Birds Some Nests and Nesting Behaviour Flight Bird Migration The Usefulness of Birds Bird Watching Index of Common Names Index of Scientific Names Colour Plates
Abstract: The revised edition reflects significant updates in scientific and common bird names since the 1996 version, incorporating changes based on the 2001 publication of standardized names in *Buceros 6(1)*. These updates aim to promote consistency in bird nomenclature across the Indian Subcontinent and beyond, enhancing communication among birdwatchers. The earlier edition’s Alternate Common Names have been removed. Additionally, the previous index listing plate and serial numbers has been replaced with separate indexes for Scientific and Common names, arranged by page number. Minor errors from the earlier edition have also been corrected, making this version more accurate and user-friendly.