Birds of the indian subcontinent is the first comprehensive identification guide to the 1,300 species found in india, pakistan, nepal, bangladesh, bhutan, sri lanka and the maldives the introduction explains how to use the guide, and there are sections on habitats, climate , and conservation over 150 colour plates, by leading bird illustrators from europe and india, depict all specie, including all relevant identifiable subspecies, ages and sexes the text comprises a detailed identification section, discussing the differences between similar species and descriptions of vocalisations, habits, habitat, breeding, and distribution and status complementing the text are distribution maps for nearly all species, while the detailed bibliography provides an introduction to the prolific literature of the region birds of the indian subcontinent is a landmark publication and will be welcomed by birdwatchers within and outside the region - from Amzon