Download or read book Important Bird Areas in India written by Asad Rafi Rahmani and published by . This book was released on 2004 with total page 1168 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Edited by the Bombay Natural History Society, this book is the result of five years' exhaustive work by the BNHS. The data, which form the core of the book, have been collected by more than 1,000 people: many hundreds of professiona and amateur ornithologists, birdwatchers, conservationists, forest officials, and others interested in birds. It is the most detailed publication ever produced on the subject of birds or conservation and it uncovers, analyzes and assesses all of the evidence, presenting it together with all the sources. The study has given a detailed analysis of sites that have been identified for bird conservation in India on the basis of globally accepted criteria. Each bird area is introduced with maps, analysis, avifauna section with tables of threatened species present, and a brief description of threatened birds, which have important habitats in the relevant states. The study shows that out of 465 important birds in India, 191 wildlife sanctuaries have been idenfitied as IBAs, 52 are national parks, 23 are tiger reserves, while 198 are not officially protected.
Download or read book Important Bird Areas of Maharashtra written by Asad Rafi Rahmani and published by Oxford University Press, USA. This book was released on 2013 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Supported by Nagpur Birds ... [et al.]."
Download or read book Important Bird Areas of Jammu Kashmir written by Asad R. Rahmani and published by OUP India. This book was released on 2013-03-07 with total page 142 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This volume is part of a series of books on important bird areas (IBAs) of specific states, which is an extension of Important Bird Areas in India: Priority Sites for Conservation (2004) that described 466 IBAs for India. The third book in the series, this volume focuses on the IBAs of Jammu & Kashmir.
Download or read book Important Bird Areas in Nepal written by Hem Sagar Baral and published by . This book was released on 2005 with total page 246 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Threatened Birds of India written by Asad R. Rahmani and published by OUP India. This book was released on 2012-09-27 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Identification, protection, and monitoring of Important Bird Areas (IBAs) is a major global conservation programme initiated by BirdLife International, and recognized and appreciated by many governments, NGOs, and conservationists. This book is an extension of the BNHS's IBA programme to identify the most threatened and near threatened bird species in India and to recommend measures for their long-term protection.
Download or read book Bird Migration across the Himalayas written by Herbert H. T. Prins and published by Cambridge University Press. This book was released on 2017-04-06 with total page 491 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The first reference to demonstrate how birds survive the high-altitude Central Asian Flyway and the threats to this unique migration.
Download or read book Evaluating the Important Bird Areas Network in India from a Biogeographic and Conservation Perspective written by Bindu Viswanathan and published by . This book was released on 2010 with total page 76 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Important Bird Areas network comprises several hundred localities that contain high levels of bird diversity. Many of the Important Bird Areas (IBAs) exist within larger regions known as Endemic Bird Areas (EBAs). Given the rapid industrialization and population growth of India, it is imperative to preserve the natural areas and unique biodiversity of the nation. We undertook a study to evaluate whether IBAs in each of seven EBAs adequately represented the regional endemic bird faunas. We examined statistical associations between endemic bird diversity and factors such as IBA land area, habitat variety, local climate, land use practices, and geographic location. Well-known principles and patterns from biogeography suggest that these factors should influence endemic bird diversity. Linear regression and probit regression models were used for data analysis. Although area and habitat variety positively influenced IBA endemic bird diversity, no single factor had a consistent and dominant effect in every EBA. Rather, several factors were jointly associated with diversity, and they varied for each EBA. Because no single factor is strongly associated with diversity, we recommend that a holistic approach be taken during the planning process wherein new IBAs are located or designated based on multiple factors--Abstract.
Download or read book The 100 Best Birdwatching Sites in India written by Bikram Grewal and published by . This book was released on 2020 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: India has a wide diversity of birdlife, comprising more than 1,300 species, of which 75 are endemic, making the country a richly rewarding destination for birdwatchers. Alongside a map of each area, detailed descriptions of each site cover the type of terrain and specific spots at which certain species are likely to be encountered. Other sections cover access and possible accommodation, as well as important indicators to conservation issues. A fact file for each site lists the nearest major town, the type of habitat, key species to be seen as well as other wildlife specialities, and the best time to visit.
Download or read book Threatened Birds of Asia written by and published by . This book was released on 2001 with total page 3038 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Important Bird Areas Americas written by Christian Devenish and published by . This book was released on 2009 with total page 486 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Important Bird Areas in Asia written by S. Chan and published by . This book was released on 2004-01-01 with total page 297 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Compiled by S Chan, MJ Crosby, MZ Islam, and AW Tordoff.Birdlife's Red Data Book - Threatened Birds of Asiaidentified that one quarter of all bird species in Asia were aconservation concern, 323 species, about 12% were at risk ofglobal extinction. Clearly it is imperative that important birdareas be identified and then prioritised on the basis ofscientific evidence.Important Bird Areas in Asia is the first comprehensiveinventory of Asia's key sites for birds and biodiversity.Country-by-country, the book details the region's 2,293 ImportantBird Areas (IBAs), of these 976, or 43% are lacking any formalprotection. This book presents a sound basis for the developmentof national conservation strategies and protected area programmes,and highlights areas which should be safeguarded through wisepolicies and land-use planning.Review'...much valuable information for each country...a wonderfulbook' - Alula.
Download or read book Birds of Northern India written by Richard Grimmett and published by Bloomsbury Publishing. This book was released on 2003 with total page 306 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An exploration of the birdlife of northern India and Pakistan. The plates are accompanied by text that highlights the identification, voice, habitat, altitudinal range, distribution and status of the birds. The text is on pages facing the plates, and there are distribution maps for every species.
Download or read book Threatened Birds of Maharashtra written by Asad Rafi Rahmani and published by Oxford University Press, USA. This book was released on 2014 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Third in the 'Threatened Birds' series published by the BNHS and OUP, this book brings information about the globally threatened bird species that are presently reported from Maharashtra state.
Download or read book Birds of Rajasthan written by Rakesh Vyas and published by Oxford University Press, USA. This book was released on 2013 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Rajasthan, by virtue of its geographical features and extreme climatic conditions, is home to a wide variety of birds. Compiling all the available information and creating a guide to the birds of Rajasthan is a massive undertaking. The author of THE BIRDS OF RAJASTHAN has enlisted the support of some of the best amateur bird photographers and field ornithologists from Rajasthan, and the rest of the country. The final product is a premium quality book that not only covers the common birds found in the state but also includes rare stragglers which have been reported in the last 50 years. The book will be helpful to ornithologists, amateur birdwatchers, bird photographers, students, and tourists equally. Ecotourism has acquired renewed interest as it helps with the protection of birds and their habitat. It also generates revenue for better management of protected areas and gives employment to the local people. The chapter on ecotourism contains information not only about known and popular places, but also introduces the reader to many lesser-known and unexplored areas of interest to a birdwatcher. Bird ringing is a well-accepted research tool all over the world to gather information on the movement and habitat utilisation by birds during their lifetime. All over the world, ringing is done by licensed ringers, most of whom are amateurs. The data thus generated is helpful to wildlife managers as well as researchers in devising conservation strategies and determining the conservation status of bird species in a given area. The chapter on bird ringing briefly introduces the reader to the basics of the subject. Beginners to birdwatching will find the chapter on field equipment extremely useful. Nature conservation and protection of wildlife are an integral part of Rajasthan's culture, which shows itself in the prevalent faith and traditions of its society. With descriptions of 473 species, illustrated with over 500 photographs, this book will be a useful addition to any library.
Download or read book A Guide to the Birds of India Pakistan Nepal Bangladesh Bhutan Sri Lanka and the Maldives written by Richard Grimmett and published by . This book was released on 1999 with total page 888 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Birdwatchers have long waited for a comprehensive and up-to-date identification guide for the Indian subcontinent. This exhaustively researched and beautifully produced book will finally meet that need. Written by three leading experts on the region--Richard Grimmett, Carol Inskipp, and Tim Inskipp--the book provides complete information about the 1,300 species of birds found in India, Pakistan, Nepal, Bangladesh, Bhutan, Sri Lanka, and the Maldives. The guide is firmly rooted in the authors' extensive field experience, reflected in the accuracy and fullness of their bird descriptions. The guide features more than 150 color plates by eminent bird illustrators from Europe and India that depict all the species in the region, ranging from the Himalayan Snowcock in the north to the Sri Lanka Spurfowl in the south. The plates include all relevant identifiable subspecies, as well as ages and sexes. The text consists of a detailed identification section, discussing the differences between similar species and containing descriptions of vocalizations, habits, habitat, breeding, distribution, and status. There are distributional maps for nearly all species. And the authors' introduction provides useful background information about such subjects as conservation, the history of ornithology on the subcontinent, and the climate. A detailed bibliography provides an introduction to the prolific literature on the subcontinent. This is a landmark publication that will be enthusiastically welcomed by all birdwatchers with an interest in the extraordinary variety of birds in this vast and diverse region.
Download or read book The Birds of Sikkim written by Sálim Ali and published by . This book was released on 1962 with total page 480 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book The Book of Indian Birds written by Sálim Ali and published by Oxford University Press, USA. This book was released on 1996 with total page 588 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This abundantly illustrated volume has been a close companion of both amateur bird-watching enthusiasts and seasoned ornithologists in India for nearly 50 years. This twelfth edition includes over 530 color illustrations, and 240 addition species.
