Oxford University Press: Threatened Birds (India) Series


Threatened Birds of Jammu & Kashmir Asad R Rahmani, Intesar Suhail, Pankaj Chandan, Khursheed Ahmad, Ashfaq Ahmed Zarri Threatened Birds Series, Vol 6 Oxford University Press 2015 "Threatened Birds of Jammu & Kashmir brings you information about the globally threatened bird species that are presently reported from Jammu & Kashmir. The book depends heavily on Threatened Birds of India (TBI) published in 2012 by BNHS, particularly for historical information, but we have updated the contents by including new and unpublished data. The new information given in Threatened Birds of Jammu & Kashmir will help us to assess the present status and distribution of the threatened bird species found in Jammu & Kashmir, and the recommendations for each species will show the way ahead."	Buy from amazon.co.uk

Threatened Birds of Odisha Asad R Rahmani, Manoj V Nair Threatened Birds Series, Vol 5 Oxford University Press 2015 "Here, the authors describe eight Critically Endangered, five Endangered, eleven Vulnerable and 22 Near Threatened bird species found within the state of Odisha. Updated information on the status and distribution of all the threatened species is given along with potential threats, protection measures underway and recommendations for enhancing conservation of these species. This information-rich book will be of great use to decision makers, protected area managers, birdwatchers and conservation-minded citizens in general. Numerous high-quality images of the species in their natural habitats add value to his publication."

Threatened Birds of Uttar Pradesh Asad R Rahmani, Sanjay Kumar, Neeraj Srivastav, Rajat Bhargava, Noor Inayat Khan Threatened Birds Series, Vol 4 Oxford University Press 2015 "The book describes the threatened and near threatened avian species of the state of Uttar Pradesh, with notes on their distribution, ecology, historical records and current distribution. Based on this updated information, appropriate recommendations have been made regarding the conservation action that needs to be taken for each species. The Introduction has been supplemented with short notes on extinct birds of Uttar Pradesh as well as threatened birds likely to be found in the state. Detailed descriptions are given for the species for which Uttar Pradesh holds critical habitats. Shorter descriptions are given for species marginal to the state. The book is intended to be a handy reference for interested readers, as well as decision makers at the state level, where conservation actions are implemented."	Buy from amazon.co.uk

Threatened Birds of Maharashtra Asad R. Rahmani, Raju Kasambe, Sujit Narwade, Pramod Patil and Noor I. Khan Threatened Birds Series, Vol 3 Oxford University Press 2014 "Threatened Birds of Maharashtra is the third in the 'Threatened Birds' series published by the BNHS and OUP. This book brings information about the globally threatened bird species that are presently reported from Maharashtra state. The book will help to assess the present status and distribution of the threatened bird species found in Maharashtra, and the recommendations for each species show the way ahead."	Buy from amazon.co.uk

Threatened Birds of Uttarakhand Asad R. Rahmani and Dhananjai Mohan Threatened Birds Series, Vol 2 Oxford University Press 2014 "Identification, protection, and monitoring of Important Bird Areas (IBAs) is a major global conservation programme initiated by BirdLife International, and recognized and appreciated by many governments, NGOs, and conservationists. Threatened Birds of Uttarakhand is an extension of the BNHS's IBA programme to identify the threatened and near threatened bird species in Uttarakhand and to recommend measures for their long-term protection."	Buy from amazon.co.uk

Threatened Birds of Assam Asad R. Rahmani and Anwaruddin Choudhury Threatened Birds Series, Vol 1 Oxford University Press 2013 "This book identifies the most threatened and near threatened bird species in Assam and recommends measures for their long-term protection. It discusses seven critically endangered, eight endangered, thirty-three vulnerable, and twenty-eight near threatened birds in Assam. Covering Critically Endangered (like white-bellied heron, white-backed vulture, etc.), Marginal Species (pink-headed duck and spoon-billed sandpiper), Endangered Main Species (white-winged wood duck, baer's pochard, etc.), Vulnerable Main Species (swamp francolin, sarus crane, yellow weaver, etc.), Vulnerable Marginal Species (marbled duck, wood snip, etc.), and Near Threatened (Japanese quail, black-necked strok, Asian dowitcher, etc.) species, this volume will help in expanding the scope of conservation in Assam and in India."	Buy from amazon.co.uk

Threatened Birds of India: Their Conservation Requirements Asad R. Rahmani Oxford University Press 2012 "This book is an extension of the BNHS's IBA programme to identify the most threatened and near threatened bird species in India and to recommend measures for their long-term protection. It discusses trade in threatened birds in India, status of pesticide contamination in birds in India, dams and threatened birds in the Brahmaputra floodplains, India's tiger reserves and threatened bird species, threats and opportunities of Avian conservation in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands, management and conservation perspectives for Avian species in the Terai region, and taxonomy, distribution, and conservation status of strophocincla laughingthrushes of Western Ghats. Covering Critically Endangered (like Himalayan quail or mountain quail, pink-headed duck, white-bellied heron, etc.), Endangered (green peafowl, red-breasted goose, white-headed duck, etc.), Vulnerable (Nicobar megapode, marbled duck, Kashmir flycatcher, etc.), and Near Threatened (Japanese quail, Nicobar pigeon, Andaman hawk-owl, etc.) species, this volume will help in expanding the scope of conservation in India beyond tiger conservation to make it more inclusive."	Buy from amazon.co.uk