Birds of South Asia - The Ripley Guide 2 volumes (PBK)

The most complete and up-to-date guide to the birds of South Asia. This book covers all species and subspecies of birds (over 2500) known from South Asia, including Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Maldives, Nepal, Pakistan, and Sri Lanka, as well as Afghanistan and the Chagos Archipelago.

Revised and updated with the newest findings on vocalizations and taxonomy, including several taxa newly recorded for the region, species whose voice was previously unknown, and additional newly recognised species. Species lists follow familiar Peters order except where changes are well-corroborated by recent research.