Download or read book Ornithology of the Indian Subcontinent, 1872-1992 written by Charles G. Burg and published by National Museum of Natural History Smithsonian Institution. This book was released on 1994 with total page 336 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Nearly ten years in the making, & with updated scientific nomenclature, this authoritative & comprehensive bibliography will prove to be an invaluable guide to both researchers & general readers interested in exploring the detailed fabric of India's ornithological history. Not limited to India proper, coverage extends to include the surrounding countries of the Indian subcontinent including Pakistan, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Nepal, Maldives & Bhutan. The reference citations are arranged alphabetically & chronologically by authors' surnames. An index lists, by numbered entry, taxonomic groups, geographic localities, book reviews & obituaries & such topics as breeding behavior, conservation, migration & taxonomy. With this work, the scientifically important articles & books as well as the many entertaining & gracefully written travel accounts which together have contributed to a regional ornithology, receive clear & concise citation.