The Pocket Guide to the Birds of the Indian Subcontinent (Helm Field Guides) is a comprehensive guide to the birds commonly found in India, Pakistan, Nepal, Bangladesh, Bhutan and Maldives. The book provides quick, at - a - glance reference for an avid birdwatcher. The authors have travelled extensively in the Indian sub - continent and have researched the regional birdlife in depth. The pocket guide gives detailed descriptions of over 1200 birds commonly found in the region, with tabulated lists of their habitats, physical characteristics, foods and calls. The book is lavishly illustrated with colour plates for each of the listed species. The book contains detailed maps for the regions, with the author's notes for the species commonly found in each area. This handy guide to the birds of the Indian subcontinent is concise and easy to carry on the field. The book details the birds indigenous to the area rather than individual countries. This book has an audio device with recorded bird calls to help the birdwatcher identify birds. A special feature of this book is the tips to recognise hard - to - identify species of birds, like nightjars, rosefinches and warblers. The Pocket Guide to the Birds of the Indian Subcontinent (Helm Field Guides) by Carol Inskipp, Richard Grimmett and Tim Inskipp, was published in 2002 by Christopher Helm Publishers Limited under the Helm Field Guide series. It is available in paperback. Key Features: It is a concise guide to over 1200 bird species found in the Indian subcontinent. Detailed descriptions of physical characteristics, food habits and geographical habitats of birds are given. The book is supplemented with recordings of bird calls and lavish, colour illustrations of birds. This book is a handy guide for the amateurs as also for the seasoned birdwatchers.

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