Covering more than 450 species of birds, this is the first book to focus exclusively and comprehensively on the birds of Uttarakhand. It is a must for amateur bird watchers and travellers in this region. The descriptions of the birds are concise and easily understandable alongside a beautiful hand-painted illustration. It also has an introduction to each order and family, providing useful and interesting information for new birders. Dr Shekhar Pathak, noted environmentalist and historian says,