Description
A Manual of the Game Birds of India stands as a definitive reference work for understanding the avian fauna of the Indian subcontinent. This two-part set, authored by the renowned ornithologist Eugene W. Oates, meticulously catalogs and describes the game birds found across India’s diverse ecosystems.
Part I focuses on land birds, while Part II addresses water birds, ensuring comprehensive coverage of India’s rich bird species. Each entry provides detailed descriptions, behavioral characteristics, habitat information, and hunting notes that made this manual invaluable to both professional ornithologists and amateur bird watchers of its time.
Published by Gyan Publishing House, this restoration of a classic work offers readers an opportunity to explore historical ornithological knowledge and understand the cultural significance of game birds in Indian hunting traditions. The manual remains an important historical document for wildlife research and bird identification studies.
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