Buceros : ENVIS newsletter : avian ecology and inland wetlands

BUCEROS

ENViS Newsletter: Avian Ecology & Inland Wetlands

Vol. 11, No.1 (2006)

QL Bibliography of the Birds of North India

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of North India. Buceros 11 (1): 1-144.

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CONTENTS

Introduction 1

Abbreviations 1

Bihar 2

Delhi 21

Himachal Pradesh 34

Jammu and Kashmir 55

Jharkhand 80

Uttar Pradesh 85

Uttaranchal 120

Index

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BIBLIOGRAPHY OF THE BIRDS OF NORTH INDIA

Introduction

This issue of BUCEROS is a part of series of state-wise bibliography of birds of India. In this
issue we are dealing with the bibliography of the birds of North India. The bibliography has
been extracted from the bibliographic database of Avian Ecology maintained by the ENVIS
Centre at Bombay Natural History Society. A bibliography of this type can not be complete
and this bibliography is also not an exception. There are limitations on collecting all the pub-
lished material on such a vast subject. This bibliography includes only references that are
available at the BNHS library.

We have included seven states of North India: Bihar, Delhi, Himachal Pradesh, Jammu & Kashmir,
Jharkhand, Uttar Pradesh and Uttaranchal. Hence, the bibliography is divided into seven parts. It is
organized according to taxonomic order of the birds following Manakadan & Pittie (2001) Remaining
references are categorized under broad headings such as Checklist, Survey, Wetlands ( reservoirs, lakes,
ponds). Protected Areas (National Parks, Wildlife Sanctuaries, Tiger Reserves, Reserve Forest and Bio-
sphere Reserve), Regions (City, Area), Agriculture and Birds, Conservation and Miscellaneous.

Our aim is to bring out ready reference material for amateur and expert birdwatchers. At the end of
the bibliography an index has been provided and abbreviations are placed at the beginning on page
1 for quick reference.

Acknowledgement

We gratefully acknowledge the library staffMr. Nishikant Dighe, Miss Pragati Nathgosavi, Mr. Tarendra
Singh and Mr. Sadanand Shirsat and Mr. Mervin Femandis for their cooperation during referencing.

References

Manakadan, R. & A. Pittie (2001): Standardized Common and Scientific names of the Birds of the
Indian Subcontinent. Buceros 6(1) 1-29.

Abbreviations used:

AWB= Asian Wetland Bureau

Blackbuck = Blackbuck (Madras Naturalist Society)

IWRB Spec. = International Waterfowl & Wetland Research Burea

J. Bengal Nat. Hist. Soc. = Journal of Bengal Natural History Society

J. Bombay Nat. Hist. Soc. = Journal of Bombay Natural History Society

Proc. Indian Nat. Sci. Acad. = Proceedings of the Indian National Sciences Academy

WPA News = World Pheasant Association News

J. Yamashina Inst. Orn. = Journal of Yamashina Institute of Ornithology

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BIHAR

Bihar (22° 00' - 27° 45' North and 83° 15' - 88° 30' East) has a geographical area of 94,163 sq. km
which constitutes 2.9% of the land area of the country. Bihar has two distinct physiographic regions,
namely the Gangetic Plain and the Southern Plateau. The state is watered by four major rivers, the
Ganga, the Sone, the Gandak and the Damodar. It was left with the agriculturally rich alluvial Gangetic
area when the forest and mineral rich region of Jharkhand in the south became a separate state in
2000. Bihar has a long and impressive history of culture and education.

The aimual rainfall in the state varies from 1,000 mm to 2,000 mm. The temperature ranges from 4 °C
to 45 °C. Bihar is the second most populous state of the country. The total population is 82.88 million
(8.1% of India’s population), 89.5% of which is rural (2001 census). The population density is 880
per sq. km.

Vegetation

There are three major forest types in undivided Bihar: Tropical Moist Deciduous, Tropical Dry De-
ciduous, and Subtropical Broadleaf Hill Forests. Sal Shorea robusta is the major forest species,
which covers about 55% of the forest area (Ministry of Environment and Forests 1999).

The Forest Survey of India report of 200 1 , reports that the recorded forest area is 2.92 million ha which
constitutes 16.81 % of the geographical area of the State. The Chotanagpur Plateau and the south Bihar
Plains covering the southern half of the State are rich in forest resources whereas the Gangetic Plains,
which are thickly populated and intensively cultivated, have meager forest resources. The reserved forest
constitutes 1 1 .4%, and the protected forest 88.6% of the recorded forest area. The Forest Survey of India
report of 2001 has recorded dense forest in northwest, southwest and southern Bihar.

Bihar is basically an agricultural state where nearly 80% people depend on farming or related activi-
ties. Thanks to the rich alluvial soil, good rainfall and annual flooding of rivers, most of the forest
cover has gone under the plough. As human population density is high, most land holdings are small
and intensively used. Bihar used to have, and still has in many areas, a large number of wetlands that
are extremely important for waterfowl. The finest example left is the Kabar taal. Most of the smaller
wetlands have been drained, encroached upon and/or are under intense human pressure. The larger
wetlands, which cannot be drained due to topography, hydrology and annual flooding, are intensively
fished, leaving no room for wildlife. Community fishing is a part of the culture and during summer,
when agricultural activities are reduced, an entire village could be seen fishing. Ingenious nets and
traps are used to catch the smallest fish. This leaves very little food for the fish-eating birds. Tradi-
tional trapping of birds is another menace for the waterfowl and other species. Although it has been
reduced after the state ban, it still goes on in smaller towns and villages.

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AVIFAUNA

The major area of the State comes under the Gangetic Plain, especially the northern part, where many water-
bodies exist that attract migratory waterbirds. However, most of them remain unstudied. One of the Important
Bird Area of this region is the Kabar Taal, with a very large congregation of waterbirds during winter months.
Chaws of north Bihar have many wetlands where more than 1 00,000 birds congregate. Other congregatoiy
sites are Kursela, Kusheshwarsthan, the Mokama Taal (Barah) wetlands, Nagi Dam and Nakti Dam Bird
Sanctuary, and the reservoirs of the Chotanagpur Plateau. These sites attract hundreds of thousands of waterbirds
in winter.

The key threatened species that are found in Bihar are the Lesser Adjutant Leptoptilos javanicus, Pallas’s
Fish Eagle Haliaeetus leucoryphus. Oriental White-backed Gyps bengalensis and Long-billed Gyps
indicus vultures. The Valmiki Tiger Reserve in the terai belt bordering Nepal, could have significant popu-
lations of Swamp Francolins Francolinus gularis. There are some records of the Greater Spotted Eagle
Aquila clanga from Mokama Taal, and the Lesser Kestrel Falco naumanni from the Chaurs of
Chotanagpur, Danapur and Mokama. These birds are widespread across the country, and are not seen in
regular and significant numbers in Bihar.

The Black-necked Stork Ephippiorhynchus asiaticus is regularly seen in Gogabil, Mokama and the
Valmiki Tiger Reserve (Rahmani 1989): Ferruginous Pochard Aythya nyroca is an uncommon
duck of Asia and considered Vulnerable by BirdLife International (2001) which is also seen occa-
sionally in Bihar.

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Jain, P. (2001): Project Tiger Status Report, Project Tiger, Ministry of Environment and Forests,
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Javed, S. & A. R. Rahmani. (1991): Swamp Francolin in the north Indian terai. WPA News 34: 15-18.

Ministry of Environment and Forests (1999): State of Forest Report 1999. Forest Survey of
India, Dehra Dun.

Ministry of Environment and Forests (2001): State of Forest Report 2001. Forest Survey of India,
Dehra Dun.

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Prakash, V., D. J. Pain, A. A. Cunningham, P. F. Donald, N. Prakash, A. Verma, R. Gargi, S. Sivakumar.
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Rahmani, A. R., G. Narayan, L. Rosalind & R. Sankaran (1990): The status of the Bengal Florican
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Shahi, S. P. (1982): Bird massacre in Manjhaul. Hornbill 3: 17-22.

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The information given above is obtained from ^'‘Important Bird Areas in India: Priority sites for
conservation'’’’ (Islam & Rahmani 2004).

Islam, M.Z. & A.R. Rahmani (2004): Important Bird Areas in India: Priority sites for conservation, Indian
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xxvii+1133.

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Inglis, C. M. (1943): Records of some rare or uncommon geese, ducks and other water birds in north
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Hawks, Eagles, Buzzards, Old World Vultures, Kites, Harriers

Abdulali, H. (1968): A catalogue of the birds in the collection of the Bombay Natural History
Society-3. Falconiformes. Bombay Nat. Hist. Soc. 65(3): 696-723.

Akhtar, A. (1976): The decline of raptors. Newsletter for Birdwatchers 16(9): 13.

Choudhary, S.K., S.K. Tiwari, S. Dey & S. Dey (2005): Indian White-backed Vulture Gyps
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D’Abreu, E. A. (191 1): Nesting habits of the Common Pariah Kite (Milvus govinda). J. Bombay
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Munns, F.A.C. (1928): Pallas’ Fishing Eagle Haliaeetus leucoryphus killing Crane. J. Bombay
Nat. Hist. Soc. 33(1): 207.

Singh, K.P. (1970): The King Vulture Torgos calvus: a vanishing species in Bihar. Newsletter
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Pheasants, Partridges, Quails

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Inglis, C. M. (1921b): Breeding of the Kyah or Marsh Partridge (Francolinus gularis) in captivity
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Inglis, C. M. (1923): Further notes on snaring quail in north Behar. J. Bombay Nat. Hist. Soc.
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MacDonald, A. (1 930): Late stay of Grey Quail {Cotumix cotwnix) in Bihar. J. Bombay Nat Hist Soc. 34: 255.
Rails, Crakes, Moorhens, Coots

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Choudhary, D.N. (2005): Breeding behaviour and nesting of Indian Moorhen and Night Heron in
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Inglis, C. M. (1900): Occurrence of the Water-Rail (Rallus aquaticus) in Tirhut. J. Bombay
Nat Hist. Soc. 13: 379.

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Bustards

Yahya, H.S.A. (1990): An assessment of the present distribution and population status of the Lesser
Florican. In: Conservation in developing countries: Problems and prospects. (Eds: Daniel, J.C. &
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Jacanas

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chirurgus). J. Bombay Nat. Hist. Soc. 27(2): 403.

LaPersonne, V. S. (1934): A note on the appendages and barbs on the wings of the Pheasant-tailed
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Plovers, Dotterels, Lapwings

Inglis, C.M. (1909): Occurrence ofthe Peewit (Fa«e//ws'v^af«e//iiS') in TirhutJ BombayNat. Hist Soc. 19:262.

Sandpipers, Stints, Snipes, Godwits & Curlews

Abdulali, H. (1970): A catalogue of the birds in the collection of the Bombay Natural History
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Augier, P. W. (1935): Abundance of the Fantail and Pintail Snipe. J. Bombay Nat Hist Soc. 37: 956.

D’Abreu, E. A. (1937): Notes on the sandpipers in the Patna district, Behar, recording the occur-
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D’Abreu, E. A. (1938): The occurrence of the Turnstone, the Red-necked Phalarope, the Falcated
Teal and the Sheldrake at Patna. J. BombayNat. Hist. Soc. 40: 332.

George, P. V. (1965): Occurrence of the Longtoed Stint Calidris subminutus in north Bihar. J.
Bombay Nat. Hist. Soc. 62: 302.

George, P. V. (1964): Possibilities of ringing waders and ducks in Bihar. Newsletter for
Birdwatchers 4(3): 1 1 .

Sen Gupta, P. K. (1962): Occurrence of waders in Patna - 1948-51. Newsletter for
Birdwatchers 2(11): 1-4.

Phalaropes

D’Abreu, E. A. (1938): The occurrence of the Turnstone, the Red-necked Phalarope, the Falcated
Teal and the Sheldrake at Patna. J. BombayNat. Hist. Soc. 40: 332.

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Coursers & Pratincoles

Inglis, C. M. (1913): Breeding of the Indian Courser {Cursorius coromandelicus) in the Darbhanga
district./. Bombay Nat. Hist. Soc. 22: 631.

Gulls, Terns & Noddies

Inglis, C. M. (1898): Breeding of the Whiskered Tern {Hydrochelidon hybrida) in the Darbhanga
district, Tirhoot. J. Bombay Nat. Hist. Soc. 12: 414,

Inglis, C.M. (1 899): The Whiskered Tern Hydrochelidon hybrida. J. Bombay Nat Hist Soc. 12(4); 774.

Inglis, C. M. (1902): Occurrence of the Sooty Tern (Sterna fuliginosa) in the Darbhanga district,

Tirhut. J. Bombay Nat. Hist. Soc. 14: 627-628.

Pigeons & Doves

Ara, J. (1958): Variation in the output of song of a Spotted Dove, Streptopelia chinensis (Scopoli).
J. Bombay Nat. Hist. Soc. 55: 161-166.

Inglis, C. M. (1898): Occurrence of the Eastern Stock Pigeon (Columba eversmannii) in the
Madhubani sub-division, Darbhanga, Tirhoot. J. Bombay Nat. Hist. Soc. 12: 429.

Mooney, H.F. (1934): Occurrence of the Purple Wood-Pigeon Alsocomus puniceus (Tickell.) in
Singhbhum District, Bihar and Orissa. J. Bombay Nat. Hist. Soc. 37(3): 735.

Cuckoos, Malkohas & Coucals

Abdulali, H. (1956): Some notes on the plumages of Centropus sinensis (Stephens). J. Bombay
Nat Hist Soc. 54: 183-185.

Ara, J. (1953): Koel mimicking Golden Oriole. J. Bombay Nat. Hist. Soc. 51: 505-506.

Ara, J. (1963): Cuckoos in Bihar. Newsletter for Birdwatchers 3(1): 4-5.

Krishna, M.B. (1976): Onset of brain fever. Newsletter for Birdwatchers 16(7): 11.

Munns, F. A. C. (1938): On cuckoos in Sugaon, Champaran district, Bengal. J. Bombay Nat. Hist.
Soc. 40: 576-577.

Singh, K.P. (1967): Pied Crested Cuckoo. Newsletter for Birdwatchers 7(8): 11.

Owls

Inglis, C.M. (1901): Snaring O'wls in nooses. J. Bombay Nat. Hist. Soc. 13(4): 700.

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Swifts

Inglis, C. M. (1898): Occurrence of the Alpine Swift {Cypselus melba) in the Darbhanga district,
Tirhut. J Bombay Nat. Hist. Soc. 12: 414.

Kirkpatrick, K.M. (1950): Peculiar roosting site of the House Swift {Micropus affinis). J. Bombay
Nat. Hist. Soc. 49(3): 551-552.

Lowther, E.H.N. (1936): Notes on some Indian birds. Indian Crested Swift. J. Bombay Nat.
Hist. Soc. 39(1): 116-124.

Kingfishers

Hore, B.B., P.N. Mehrotra & H. Hore (1991): The rituals of egg laying in Indian White Breasted King-
fisher. Zoo's Print Journal 6(7): 9-10.

Inglis, C. M. (1900): Occurrence of the Black-capped Kingfisher {Halcyon pileata) in Tirhut.
J. Bombay Nat. Hist. Soc. 13: 379.

Inglis, C. M. (1928): The Black-capped Kingfisher {Halcyon pileata) in the Darbhanga district,
Bihar. J. Bombay Nat. Hist. Soc. 32: 798-799.

Bee-eaters

Ajana (1981): Chestnutheaded Bee Eater in Hazaribagh. Newsletter for Birdwatchers 21(5):
16-17.

Ara, J. (195 1): Distribution of the Blue-bearded Bee-eater [Nyctiornis athertoni (Jardine & Selby)].
J. Bombay Nat. Hist. Soc. 50(1): 175-176.

Iman, S. (1981): Chestnutheaded Bee Eater, Newsletter for Birdwatchers 21(6): 12,

Sakhua, B. S. (1996): Do Green Bee-eaters pair for life? Newsletter for Birdwatchers 36: 87.
Sharma, A. (1999): ‘Water bath’ for Little Green Bee-eaters. Hornbill 1999(4): 25.

Rollers

Dalgliesh, G. (191 1): Roller catching its prey in the water. J. Bombay Nat. Hist. Soc. 20(3):
853.

Gupta, S. (1976): Indian Rollers, Black Drongos, etc., feeding at night. Newsletter for
Birdwatchers 16(9): 13.

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Hornbills

Lowther, E. H. N. (1942): Notes on some Indian birds. VII. Hornbills. J. Bombay Nat. Hist. Soc.
43: 389-401.

Barbels

Singh, B. (2000): Chance insights into the behaviour of Barbets, Woodpeckers and a Flycatcher.
Newsletter for Birdwatchers 40(3): 32-33.

Singh, K. (1978): Damage caused by barbets. Newsletter for Birdwatchers 18(6): 12-13.
Woodpeckers

Singh, B. (2000): Chance insights into the behaviour of Barbets, Woodpeckers and a Flycatcher.
Newsletter for Birdwatchers 40(3): 32-33.

Pittas

Inglis, C. M. (1920): Re-occurrence of the Indian Pitta {Pitta brachyura) in the Darbhanga district,
Behar. J. Bombay Nat. Hist. Soc. 27: 402.

Larks

Ara, J. (1967): Larks. Newsletter for Birdwatchers 7(4): 4-7.

Swallows & Martins

Abdulali, H. ( 1 975): On the validity of Riparia riparia indica Ticehurst and extension of range of Riparia
riparia ijimae (Lonnberg). J. Bombay Nat. Hist. Soc. 72(3): 853-854.

Wagtails & Pipits

Ara, J. (1974): Visiting wagtails of Bihar. Newsletter for Birdwatchers 14(2): 2-6, 14(3): 3-5.

Dutta, A.K. (1978): Wagtails and the Brown Shrike. Newsletter for Birdwatchers 18(11): 10-11.

Inglis, C. M. (1913): The Forest Wagtail {Limonidromus indicus) in the Darbhanga district, Tirhoot.
J. Bombay Nat. Hist. Soc. 22: 625.

Bulbuls & Finchbills

Raza, R. H. (1993): Sighting of Black Bulbul Hypsipetes madagascariensis (P.L.S. Muller) in
Gaya, Bihar. J. Bombay Nat. Hist. Soc. 90(2): 291.

Shrikes

Dutta, A.K. (1978): Wagtails and the Brown Shrike. Newsletter for Birdwatchers 18(11): 10-11.

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Inglis, C. M. (1 9 1 3): The Pale-brown Shrike {Lanius isabellinus) in the Darbhanga district. J Bombay
Nat. Hist. Soc. 22: 625.

Inglis, C. M. ( 1 9 1 6): Occurrence of the Bay-backed Shrike {Lanius vittatus Val.) and the late stay of the
Sheldrake (Tadorna cornuta, Gmel.) in the Dharbhanga district, Behar. J. Bombay Nat. Hist. Soc. 24:
824-825.

Kartha, V. G. (1970): The Brown Shrike in Bhilai. Newsletter for Birdwatchers 10(1): 2-4.

Thrushes, Shortwings, Robins, Forktails, Wheatears

Hume, A.O. (1880): Additional notes on some of our Indian Stonechats. Stray Feathers
9(1,2&3): 133-137.

Inglis, C. M. (1909): Note on the Slaty-blue Flycatcher (Cyornis leucomelanurus) and the Com-
mon Rubythroat {Calliope camtschatkensis) in Tirhut. J. Bombay Nat. Hist. Soc. 19: 259.

Singh, B. (1999): An assembly of Indian Robins. Newsletter for Birdwatchers 39 (6): 90-91.

Flycatchers

Ara, J. (1962): Whitebrowed Blue Flycatcher, Muscicapa superciliaris. Newsletter for
Birdwatchers 2(9): 2-3.

Inglis, C. M. (1906): Occurrence of the Indian Red-breasted Flycatcher {Siphia hyperythra) in
Bengal. J. Bombay Nat. Hist. Soc. 17: 520.

Inglis, C. M. (1909): Note on the Slaty-blue Flycatcher {Cyornis leucomelanurus) and the Com-
mon Rubythroat {Calliope camtschatkensis) in Tirhut. J. Bombay Nat. Hist. Soc. 19: 259.

Singh, B. (2000): Postscripts on Flycatchers. Newsletter for Birdwatchers 40(5): 70.

Singh, B. (2000): Chance insights into the behaviour of Barbets, Woodpeckers and a Flycatcher.
Newsletter for Birdwatchers 40(3): 32-33.

Sunbirds & Spiderhunters

Singh, K.P. (1969): ‘Birds of Barh’ - Purple Sunbird. Newsletter for Birdwatchers 9(10): 9.

Munias (Estrildid Finches)

Inglis, C. M (1910): Note on the Spotted Munia {Uroloncha punctulata) and the Indian Red Munia
{Sporaeginthus amandava). J. Bombay Nat. Hist. Soc. 20(2): 517-518.

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Sparrows & Snowfinches

Kirkpatrick, K.M. (1950): Peculiar roosting site of the House Swift {Micropus affinis). J Bombay
Nat. Hist. Soc. 49(3): 551-552.

Weavers

Ara, J. (1963): All day watch on a male Baya. Newsletter for Birdwatchers 3(11): 5-7.

Starlings & Mynas

Inglis, C. M. (1 919): Further occurrence of the Rose-coloured Starling {Pastor roseus) and the Flamingo
{Phoenicopterus roseus) in the Darbhanga district, Behar. J. Bombay Nat. Hist. Soc. 26: 853.

Kirkpatrick, K.M. (1950): Common Mynah {Acridotheres tristis) nesting in the nest of Pied Mynah
{Sturnopaster contra). J. Bombay Nat. Hist. Soc. 49(3): 550-551.

Sengupta, S. (1976): Food and feeding ecology of the Common Myna, Acridotheres tristis (Linn.).
Proc. Indian Nat. Sci. Acad. (B) 42: 338-345.

Singh, K.P. (1977): The Grey-headed Mynah. Newsletter for Birdwatchers 17(6): 7.

Orioles

Ara, J. (1953): Koel mimicking Golden Oriole. J. Bombay Nat. Hist. Soc. 51: 505-506.

Yahya, S. A. (1 981 ): Golden Oriole Oriolus oriolus feeding a fledgeling Cuckoo {Cuculus sp.). J. Bombay
Nat. Hist. Soc. 78(2): 379-380.

Drongos

Gupta, S. (1976): Indian Rollers, Black Drongos, etc., feeding at night Newsletter for Birdwatchers 16(9): 13.
Crows, Jays, Treepies, Magpies

Bulu Imam, A.R.H. (1988): Golden brown Jungle Crow. Newsletter for Birdwatchers 28(5-6): 18-20.

Bulu Imam, A.R.H. (1997): Third golden Crow in Hazaribagh, South Bihar. Newsletter
for Birdwatchers 37(2): 30.

Khacher, L. (1997): Comments on previous articles: the golden Crow. Newsletter for
Birdwatchers 37(3): 44.

Krishna, M.B. (1976): Crow’s cache Corvus splendens. Newsletter for Birdwatchers 16(7): 11.
Singh, K.P. (1971): Crows as destroyers of mosquitoes. Newsletter for Birdwatchers 11(1): 15.

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Protected areas

Anon (1977): Dalma wildlife sanctuary to be inaugurated. Tigerpaper 4(2): 12.

Ara, J. (1949): Wildlife reserves in India: Bihar Province. J. Bombay Nat. Hist. Soc. 48(2): 283-289.

Ara, J. (1953): Field notes on the birds of the Kolhan Forest Division (Singbhum District, Bihar).
J. Bengal Nat. Hist. Soc. 26: 9-20, 56-57.

Ara, J. (1956): Birds of the Bihar forests. J. Bengal Nat. Hist. Soc. 28: 7-15, 90-98.

Wetlands

Ali, S. (1959): Local movements of resident waterbirds. J. Bombay Nat. Hist. Soc. 56(2): 346-347.
Ali, S.M. (1994): Kaber Lake, Bihar, India. Tigerpaper 21(2): 20.

Anon (1947): Birds at our bird bath at Baghownie, North Bihar. J BengalNat. Hist. Soc. 21: 134-136.

Anon. (1949): Further notes on our bird bath at Baghownie in North Bihar. J. Bengal
Nat. Hist. Soc. 24: 53-57.

Region

Ara, J.(1976): A comparison of the birdlife of Kechki and Horhap in Bihar. Newsletter
for Birdwatchers 16(4): 5-8.

Ara, J. ( 1 960) : A cursory ecological survey of the flora and fauna of the Hazaribagh National Park (Bihar).
J. Bombay Nat. Hist. Soc. 57(2): 325-338.

Ara, J. (1965): Birdwatching in Patna. Newsletter for Birdwatchers 5(9): 9.

Ara, J. (1966): Hazaribagh National Park (Bihar) re-visited. J. Bombay Nat. Hist. Soc.
63(1): 123-138.

Ara, J. (1969): Avifauna of Singhbhum. Newsletter for Birdwatchers 9(9): 1-5.

Ball, V. (1874): On the avifauna of Chutia (Chota) Nagpur division, S.W. frontier of Bengal. Stray
Feathers 2: 355-440.

Ball, V. (1875): Avifauna of Chota Nagpur. Addenda et corrigenda. Stray Feathers 3: 288-294.
Banerjee, S. (1996): The magic of Palamau. Sanctuary Asia 16(5): 50-53.

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Inglis, C. M. (1 90 1 ): The birds of the Madhubani subdivision of the Darbhanga district, Tirhut, with notes on
species noted elsewhere in the district. Part I. J. Bombay Nat. Hist. Soc. 1 3(4): 62 1 -63 1 .

Inglis, C. M. (1902a): The birds of the Madhubani subdivision of the Darbhanga district, Tirhut, with
notes on species noted elsewhere in the district. Part H. J. Bombay Nat. Hist. Soc. 14(1): 132-139.

Inglis, C. M. (1902b): The birds of the Madhubani subdivision of the Darbhanga district, Tirhut, with
notes on species noted elsewhere in the district. Part IE, J. Bombay Nat. Hist. Soc. 14(2): 362-371.

Inglis, C. M. (1902c): The birds of the Madhubani subdivision of the Darbhanga district, Tirhut, with
notes on species noted elsewhere in the district. Part fV. J. Bombay Nat. Hist. Soc. 14(3): 554-563.

Inglis, C. M. (1903a): The birds of the Madhubani subdivision of the Darbhanga district, Tirhut, with
notes on species noted elsewhere in the district. Part V. J. Bombay Nat. Hist. Soc. 14(4): 764-771 .

Inglis, C. M. (1903b): The birds of the Madhubani subdivision of the Darbhanga district, Tirhut, with
notes on species noted elsewhere in the district. Part VI. J. Bombay Nat. Hist. Soc. 15(1): 70-77.

Inglis, C. M. (1903c): The birds of the Madhubani subdivision of the Darbhanga district, Tirhut, with
notes on species noted elsewhere in the district. Part VH. J. Bombay Nat. Hist. Soc. 1 5(2): 337-343.

Inglis, C. M. (1904): The birds of the Madhubani subdivision of the Darbhanga district, Tirhut, with
notes on species noted elsewhere in the district. Part VIE. J. Bombay Nat. Hist. Soc. 16(1): 70-75.

Inglis, C. M. (1909): On the occurrence of certain birds in the Darbhanga district, Tirhut. J. Bombay
Nat. Hist. Soc. 19: 522.

Inglis, C. M. (1947a): Birds at our bird bath at Baghownie, North Bihar. J. Bengal Nat. Hist.
Soc. 22: 35-45.

Inglis, C.M. (1947b): Birds at our birdbath at Baghownie, North Bihar. J. Bengal Nat. Hist. Soc. 21(4):
134-136, 22(2): 35-45.

Inglis, C. M. (1948): Further notes on our bird bath at Baghownie in North Bihar. J. Bengal
Nat. Hist. Soc. 23: 59-63.

Kansal, K.C. (1977): On a collection of birds from Patna District (Bihar). Newsletter for Zoologi-
cal Survey of India 2{A)\ 178-183.

Kartha, V. G. (1973): Birds inside a steel plant. Newsletter for Birdwatchers 13(12): 6-8.

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Kumar, A. (1978): Birds of the Dalma Hill. Newsletter for Birdwatchers 1 8(6): 2-6.

Kumar, A. (1979): No birds in Dalma Hills. Newsletter for Birdwatchers 19(1): 10-1 1 .

Lowther, E.H.N. (1940): Notes on some Indian birds. IV. The Manbhum District. J Bombay Nat.
Hist. Soc. 41(3): 526-547.

Mitra, A. (1978): Birds at Sindri township. Newsletter for Birdwatchers 18(6): 9-11.

Rahmani, A. R. & Q. Qurieshi (1991): The threatened terai. Sanctuary Asia 11(4): 12-29, 65-71.
Ray, D. (1969): ‘Birds of Singhbhum.’ Newsletter for Birdwatchers 9(10): 10.

Sen Gupta, P. K. (1 962): Occurrence of waders in Patna - 1 948-5 1 . Newsletter for Birdwatchers 2(1 1 ): 1 -4.
Shahi, S. P. (1982): Birds massacre in Manjhaul. Hornbill 1982(3): 17-22.

Singh, K.P. 1972): Birdwatching from a veranda. Newsletter for Birdwatchers 12(3): 11.

Singh, K.P. (1974): Birdwatching in Kosi floods. Newsletter for Birdwatchers 14(1 1): 9-10.
Sinha, K. T. (1995): Birds of Pumea, Bihar. Cheetal 34(2): 18-29.

Spillett, J. J. (1966): A report on wild life surveys in north India and southern Nepal January-June
1966. J. Bombay Nat. Hist. Soc. 63: 492-628.

Subba, B. R., V. Prakash & U. P. Sharma ( 1 996): Birding in Bhagalpur University Campus, Bhagalpur
(Bihar). Newsletter for Birdwatchers 36: 6-7.

Swami, V.N. (1971): Birds of Jamshedpur. Newsletter for Birdwatchers 11(6): 4-5.

Yahya, S. (1993): Important wetlands of North Bihar, North India. In: Wetland and Waterfowl Conser-
vation in South and West Asia. Proc. Int. Symp., Karachi, Pakistan. 1 4-20 December 1991. (Eds: Moser,
M. & J. Van Vessem) IWRB, Slimbridge, UK, 51. (IWRB Special Publication No. 25. 1993).

Conservation

Sharma, U. P. (1993): Vanishing migratory birds of Kawar Lake (Begusarai) Bihar: conservation and
management. In: Bird conservation, strategies for the 90s and beyond (Eds.: Verghese, A., S. Sridhar
& A.K. Chakravarty). Ornithological Society of India, Bangalore: 83-86.

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Miscellaneous

Ajana (1981): Red letter days in Hazaribagh. Newsletter for Birdwatchers 21(9-10): 16-17.

Ajana (1982): Adventures with a nesting box. Newsletter for Birdwatchers 22(5-6): 2-5.

Anon (1952): Bird migration in India. J Bombay Nat. Hist. Soc. 50: 949.

Anon (1964): Recovery of ringed birds. J. Bombay Nat. Hist. Soc. 61: 451.

Anon (1988): The Palamau Tiger Reserve. Sanctuary Asia 8(2): 38-39.

Anon (1990): The birds of Bihar. Newsletter for Birdwatchers 30(9&10): 1-2.

Ara, J. (1951): Duration of song in some common birds. J. Bombay Nat. Hist. Soc. 50(1): 179-181.
Ara, J. (1966): Bird amazons. Newsletter for Birdwatchers 6(6): 2-4.

Ara, J. (1967): Social life. Newsletter for Birdwatchers 7(5): 4-5.

Ara, J. (1977): The interior. Newsletter for Birdwatchers 17(5): 4~8.

Baillie, R.H. (1946): Hazaribagh bird recordings. J. Bengal Nat. Hist. Soc. 20:1 1 1, 127.

Dutta (1979): What can this be? Newsletter for Birdwatchers 19(3): 9.

Forsyth, J. (1889): The highlands of central India: notes on their forests and wild tribes, natural
history and sports. London: Chapman & Hall. Pp. 475.

George, P. V. (1964): Notes on migrant birds of north Bihar. J. Bombay Nat. Hist. Soc. 61:
370-384.

Inglis, C. M. (1898): Autumnal arrivals. J. Bombay Nat. Hist. Soc. 12: 774-775.

Iyer, S. (1989): Feedback. Hornbill 1989(2): 24.

Jameson, S. (1969): Birds seen in our garden in Disergarh - February and March 1969. Newsletter
for Birdwatchers 9(6): 7-8.

Khacher, L. (1979): Comments on the March Newsletter: What can this be? By Dr. Dutta page 9.
Newsletter for Birdwatchers 19(4): 13.

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Kirkpatrick, K.M. (1954): Aboriginal methods employed in killing and capturing game. J. Bombay Nat.
Hist. Soc. 52(2&3): 285-300.

Krishnaswami, S. & N.S. Chowhan (1957): A note on insects consumed as food by squirrels and
birds at Kundri Forest, Palamau District, Bihar. J. Bombay Nat. Hist. Soc. 54(2): 457-459.

Krishnaswami, S., N.S Chauhan & P.S. Negi (1957): Studies on non-insect enemies of lac,
with special reference to squirrels and birds as serious seasonal predators. J. Bombay Nat.
Hist. Soc. 54(4): 887-907.

Law, S.C, (1948): Observations on Capt. Baillie's Hazaribagh bird recordings. J. Bengal Nat. Hist.
Soc. 23:5-11,44-49, 99-103.

Lowther, E. H. N. (1940): Notes on some Indian birds. V. The sportsman’s gallery. J. Bombay Nat.
Hist. Soc. 41: 765-777.

MacDonald, A. St. J. (1950): Scent of game-birds. J. Bombay Nat. Hist. Soc. 49: 556.

Mathew, D.N. (1971): A review of the recovery data obtained by the Bombay Natural History
Society’s Bird Migration Study Project. J. Bombay Nat. Hist. Soc. 68(1): 65-85.

Mehrotra, P. N. (1962): A note on the sexuality of the right ovary in birds. J. Bombay Nat.
Hist. Soc. 59: 291-293.

Singh, K. (1968): Correspondence. Newsletter for Birdwatchers 8(3): 8.

Singh, K.P. (1969): Birds of Barh. Newsletter for Birdwatchers 9(5): 5.

Verma, K. (1987): Murder most foul! Sanctuary Asia 7(1): 89-91.

Yahya, H. S. A. (1999): Miscellaneous notes. Newsletter for Birdwatchers 39(1): 13.

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DELHI

Delhi (28^^ 25' to 28° 52’ N and 76° 50’to 77° 2 1 ’ E) is the capital of India. It has an area of 1 ,483,00 ha.
The State is divided into two main ecological zones, an extension of the Aravalli Hills and the Plains. The
Yamuna river, where a large number of waterbirds congregate during winter, is the main source of water.
Delhi experiences extreme temperatures. Winter temperatures can fall as low as 2 °C, while the mercury
soars to an uncomfortable 48 °C in summer. Delhi falls in a semi-arid zone so the rainfall is low, reaching a
maximum of 600 mm.

The human population of the State is 1 3 .78 million (200 1 census) with a density of 9,294 persons per sq.
km, which is the highest density in the country. The urban population is 93% and the rural population 7%.

VEGETATION

Despite dense human population, Delhi does have some natural forests, especially on what is known as the
Ridge. The forest type is Tropical Dry Deciduous. The total recorded forest area is 8,500 ha. The reserved
forest is 7,800 ha. and the protected and other forests cover 700 ha. The main forest occurs in the southeastern
districts of the State, where mainly dense and open forests are found (Ministry of Environment and Forests
2001):

Important Bird Areas and Protected Areas

Delhi has a fully notified Asola-Bhatti Wildlife Sanctuary spread over about 2,760 ha. It was notified
in 1 986. Delhi is divided into nine districts, two of which, the Northeast and East are situated on the
banks of River Yamuna. This part of the Yamuna is important for migratory waterbirds, along with the
Okhla barrage, which extends to the Okhla Wildlife Sanctuary in Uttar Pradesh, identified as an
Important Bird Area.

The Uttar Pradesh (U.P.) side of Okhla has already been declared as a bird sanctuary and lies on the
border of Delhi in the Gautam Buddha Nagar district near the Okhla village. This Sanctuary comes
under the Irrigation Department (Uttar Pradesh): On May 8, 1990 the U. P. Government declared
4000 ha of land as protected area for a bird sanctuary under the Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1 972.

Avifauna

Despite its dense human population, Delhi is a birdwatcher’s paradise, thanks to old avenue trees, a large
number of parks, historical monuments with gardens, colonial bungalows with large lawns, and the famous
Delhi Ridge. More than 400 species of birds have been identified till now (Devasar 2002), including some
rare ones such as the Spot-billed Pelican Pelecanus philippensis. Lesser Adjutant Leptoptilos javanicus
and Indian Skimmer Rynchops albicollis. The Delhi Region also has a very active Delhi Bird Club, whose
members regularly go bird-watching and new species are added to the checklist.

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Devasar, N. (2002): Checklist of the birds of Delhi and adjoining areas. Delhibird -The Northern
Indian Bird Network.

Ministry of Environment and Forests (2001): State of Forest Report 2001. Forest Survey of
India, Dehra Dun.

Urfi, A. J. (1993): The birdlife of Okhla. Sanctuary Asia 13(5): 50-53.

Urfi, A. J. (2003): The birds of Okhla Barrage Bird Sanctuary, Delhi, India. Forktail 19: 39-50

The information given above is obtained from Important Bird Areas in India: Priority sites
for conservation'’’ (Islam & Rahmani 2004).

Islam, M.Z. & A.R. Rahmani (2004): Important Bird Areas in India: Priority sites for conservation.
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(UK): Pp. xxvii+1133.

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Hawks, Eagles, Buzzards, Old World Vultures, Kites, Harriers

Desai, J. H. & A. K. Malhotra (1979); Breeding biology of the Pariah Kite Milvus migrans at Delhi
Zoological Park. Ibis 121: 320-325.

Desai, J. H. & A. K. Malhotra ( 1 982): Annual gonadal cycle of Black Kite Milvus migrans govinda. J.
Yamashina Inst. Orn. 14(2-3): 143-150.

Galushin, V. M. (1971): A huge urban population of birds of prey in Delhi, India (preliminary
note). Ibis 113: 522.

Malhotra, A.K. ( 1 990): Site fidelity and power of recognition in Pariah Kite Milvus migrans govinda.
J. Bombay Nat. Hist. Soc. 87(3): 458.

Pheasants, Partridges, Quails

Bedi, R. (1968): Rain Quail. Newsletter for Birdwatchers 8(12): 12.

Edwards, D.B. (1933): Nesting of the Grey Partridge (Francolinus pondicerianus Gmelin). J. Bombay
Nat. Hist. Soc. 36(2): 512.

Ganguli,U. (1965): A Peahen nests on a roof. Newsletter for Birdwatchers 5(4): 4-6.

Rails, Crakes, Moorhens, Coots

Donahue, J. P. & U. Ganguli (1963). Crake-watching in Delhi. Newsletter for Birdwatchers 3(10): 5-7.
Urfi, A. J. (1993): Coot feeding on Water Hyacinth. J. Bombay Nat. Hist. Soc. 90(3): 507-508.

Plovers, Dotterels, Lapwings

Bhatnagar, R.K. (1978): Interaction of a Redwattled Lapwing and a dog. Newsletter for
Birdwatchers 18(1): 9.

Desai, J. H. & A. K. Malhotra (1976): A note on incubation period and reproductive
success of the Redwattled Lapwing, Vanellus indicus at Delhi Zoological Park. J. Bombay
Nat. Hist. Soc. 73: 392-394.

Ganguli, U. (1965): The Large Sand Plover (Charadrius leschenaultii) in Delhi. Newsletter
for Birdwatchers 5(8): 5-6.

Jackson, P. (1976): Redwattled Lapwing. Newsletter for Birdwatchers 16(3): 11-12.

Koshy, M.S. (1989): Lapwings on a roof. Newsletter for Birdwatchers 29(7-8): 7.

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Phalaropes

Alexander, H. G. (1953): Rednecked Phalarope near Delhi. J. Bombay Nat. Hist. Soc. 5 1 : 507.

Gulls, Terns & Noddies

Alexander, H. G. (1950): Possible occurrence of the Black Tern, Chlidonias niger (L.) near Delhi.
J. Bombay Nat. Hist. Soc. 49: 120.

Per Alstom (1993): Common Gull Larus canus Linnaeus recorded in India. J. Bombay
Nat. Hist. Soc. 90(3): 509-510.

Donahue, J. P. & U. Ganguli (1965): Notes on a colony of the Whiskered Tern [Chlidonias hybrida
(Pallas)] in Delhi, with comments on its breeding status in India. J. Bombay Nat. Hist. Soc. 62: 254-258.

Menon, V., T. Gandhi, M. Aggarwal & R. Thadani (1995): Slenderbilled Gull Larus genei Breme in New
Delhi. J. Bombay Nat. Hist. Soc. 92: 419.

Skimmers

Menon, V. & T. Gandhi (1992): Sighting of Skimmer at Najafgarh, Delhi. Newsletter for
Birdwatchers 32(7 & 8): 17.

Pigeons & Doves

Donahue, J.P. (1962): Speed of birds. Newsletter for Birdwatchers 2(11): 12.

Donahue, J.P. (1962): Speed of flight of birds. Newsletter for Birdwatchers 2(12): 20.

Parakeets & Hanging-Parrots

Bhargava, R. & F. Hanfee (1996): Sighting of a yellow Roseringed Parakeet. Newsletter
for Birdwatchers 36(4): 81.

Singh, J.L. (2000): Alexandrine parakeets in Delhi. Newsletter for Birdwatchers 40(3): 39.

Cuckoos, Malkohas & Coucals

Bagwell Purefoy, A.E. (1947): The Koel [Eudynamys scolopaceus (Linn.)] as an egg-stealer. J.
Bombay Nat. Hist. Soc. 46(4): 723.

David, A. (1965): The habit of the Koel. Newsletter for Birdwatchers 5(4): 10.

Kingfishers

Sen, S.N. (1944): Food of the White-breasted Kingfisher {Halcyon smyrnensis fusca). J. Bombay Nat.
Hist. Soc. 44(3): 475.

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Bee-eaters

Donahue, J.P. (1962): Bee-eaters. Newsletter for Birdwatchers 2( 1 2): 1 8.

Hutson, H.P.W. (1947): On the migrations of Merops apiaster Linnaeus and Merops superciliosus
Linnaeus in the Middle East and India. Ibis 89(2): 291-300.

Barbets

Ali,S (1963): Fatality to Barbets flying against walls. Newsletter for Birdwatchers 3(6): 11.

Urfi, A. J. (1988): Observation on the nesting of Green Barbet in a Delhi garden. Newsletter
for Birdwatchers 28(1 1 & 12): 4-5.

Woodpeckers

Ganguli,U. (1962): The Wryneck. Newsletter for Birdwatchers 2(6): 6-8.

Larks

Kelsey, M. (2004): Sight record of Horned Lark Eremophila alpestris near Delhi. J. Bombay
Nat. Hist. Soc. 101(2): 321.

Wagtails & Pipits

Jackson, P. F. R. (1965): Whiteheaded Yellow Wagtail [Motacilla flava leucocephala (Przewalski)]
near Delhi. J. Bombay Nat. Hist. Soc. 62: 304-305.

Sharma, S. (2005): White-headed Yellow Wagtail Motacilla flava leucocephala Przevalski near
Delhi, India. Indian Birds 1(3): 70-71.

Bulbuls & Finchbills

Gaston, A. J. (1972): Black Bulbuls Hypsipetes madagascariensis (P. L. S. Miller) in Delhi. J.
Bombay Nat. Hist. Soc. 69: 651-652.

Shrikes

Desai, J. H. & A. K. Malhotra (1986): Breeding biology of the Baybacked Shrike {Lanius vittatus)
at National Zoological Park, New Delhi. J. Bombay Nat. Hist. Soc. 83: 200-202.

Tyabji, N. S. (1963): Nesting activities of the Baybacked Shrike: observations made in the Lodi
Gardens, New Delhi. Newsletter for Birdwatchers 3(2): 5-8.

Tyabji, N.S. (1980a): Nesting activities of the Baybacked Shrike - Lodi Gardens New Delhi - Part-
I. Mayura 1(1): 3-5.

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Tyabji,N.S. (1980b): Nesting activities ofthe Bay backed Shrike-Lodi Gardens: New Delhi (Part-II):
Mayura 1(34): 6^8.

Thrushes, Shortwings, Robins, Forktails, Wheatears

Reeves, S.K. (1965): A note on the Black Redstart Phoenicurus ochruros. Newsletter for
Birdwatchers 5(5): 7.

Sridharan, E. (1 98 1 ): The Redtailed Wheatear (Oenanthe xanthoprymna) in the Delhi area. J. Bombay

Nat Hist Soc. 78: 170.

Babblers, Laughingthrushes, Babaxes, Barwings, Yuhinas

Alexander, H.G (1950): Large Grey Babbler attacking metal hub-cap of wheel of car. J. Bombay Nat

Hist Soc. 49(3): 550.

Ali,H.A. (1951): Large Grey Babbler attacking metal hub-cap of car. J. Bombay Nat. Hist.
Soc. 50(1): 171.

Gaston, A. J. (1978): Notes on the Striated Babbler Turdoides earlei (Blyth) near Delhi. J. Bombay

Nat Hist Soc. 75: 219-220.

Gaston, A.J. (1975): Change of iris colour during the post-fledging period in the Common Babbler
{Turdoides caudatus). J. Bombay Nat. Hist Soc. 72(2): 548-552.

Gaston, A.J. (1978a): Social behaviour of the Yellow-eyed Babbler Chrysomma sinense. Ibis 1 20(3): 361-364.

Gaston, A.J. (1978b): Ecology of the Common Babbler Turdoides caudatus. Ibis 120(4): 415-432.

Gaston, A.J., D.N. Mathew & VJ. Zacharias (1979): Regional variation in the breeding seasons of
Babblers {Turdoides) sp, in India. Ibis 121(4): 512-516.

Goldcrest, Prinias, Tesias, Warblers
Anon (1996): Bristled Grassbird. Pitta 65: 4.

Anon (1997): Bristled Grassbird Chaetornis striatus at Okhla, Delhi. Sanctuary Asia 17(2): 65.

Gaston, AJ. (1976): The moult of Blyth’s Reed Warbler dumetorum, with notes on

the moult of other Palaearctic warblers in India. Ibis 1 1 8(2): 247-25 1 .

Grewal, B. (1996): Bristled Grassbird Chaetornis striatus at Okhla, Delhi. Oriental Bird
Club Bulletin 24: 43-44.

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Jairamdas, A. (1977): Three nests of Ashy Wren Warbler - diary of one season. Newsletter for
Birdwatchers 17(2): 4-6.

Nuthatches, Wallcreeper

Ganguli, U. (1962): The Wall-creeper visits Tughlakabad Fort, near Delhi. Newsletter for
Birdwatchers 2(3): 4-5.

Buntings

Jackson, P. F. R. & A. J. Gaston (1972): Ortolan Bunting Emberiza hortulana Linn, near Delhi. J.
Bombay Nat. Hist. Soc. 69: 654-655.

Munias

Gaston, A. J. & J. Mackrell (1980): Green Munia {Estrilda formosa) at Delhi, and other interesting
records for 1978. J. Bombay Nat. Hist. Soc. 77: 144-145.

Starlings & Mynas

Desai, J.H. & A.K. Malhotra (1988): Behaviour and breeding biology of Pied Myhna
'(sic) (Sturnus contra contra) and Common Myhna (sic) {Acridotheres tristis tristis).
Cheetal 29(1): 54-59.

Ganguli, U. (1962): Rosy Pastors in Delhi. Newsletter for Birdwatchers 2(1 1): 13.

Hutson, H.P.W. (1945): Rosy Pastors on passage in India. Ibis 87(2): 275-279.

Ray, D. (1972): Pied Myna {Sturnus contra) in Delhi. Newsletter for Birdwatchers 12(10): 11.

Crows, Jays, Treepies, Magpies

Anon. (1987): Floating ability of the Common Crow. Newsletter for Birdwatchers 27(1-2): 2-7.

David, A. (1964): Strange behaviour of a crow. Newsletter for Birdwatchers 4(9): 12.

Ray, D. (1976): Crows’ cache Corvus splendens. Newsletter for Birdwatchers 16(6): 9-10.

Sen, S.N. ( 1 944): Late breeding of the Common House Crow {Corvus splendens splendens). J. Bombay
Nat. Hist. Soc. 44(3): 474.

Checklists

Abdulali, H. & J. D. Panday (1978): Checklist of the birds of Delhi, Agra and Bharatpur with notes
on their status in the neighbourhood. Published by the author, Bombay.

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George, J. (1963): Revised check-list of the birds of Delhi and the common names of Indian birds. News-
letter for Birdwatchers 3(6): 5-6.

Hutson, H. R W. ( 1 954): The birds about Delhi, together with a complete list of birds observed in Delhi
and the surrounding country. The Delhi Bird Watching Society, Delhi. Pp. 2 1 3 .

Surveys

Javed, S. & R. Kaul (2003): Field Methods for Bird Surveys. Bombay Natural History Society;
Department of Wildlife sciences, Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh & World Pheasant Associa-
tion, South Asia Regional Office (SARO), New Delhi, India. Pp. 61.

Wetlands

Gandhi, T. (1988): Waterbirds in Yamuna. Blackbuck 4(4): 31-32.

Khan, A. (1962): A visit to Najafgadh Jheel: 21 October 1962. Newsletter for Birdwatchers 2(12): 10.

Menon, V. (1993): Status of wetland systems in and around Delhi, north India. In: Wetland and Waterfowl
Conservation in South and West Asia. Proceedings of the International Symposium, Karachi, Pakistan.
14-20 December 1991 . (Eds: Moser, M. & J. Van Vessem) IWRB, Slimbridge, UK, 5 1 . (IWRB Special
PublicationNo.25. 1993):50.

Rostand, A. (1924): Fighting on a Delhi Jheel. J. Bombay Nat. Hist. Soc. 29: 1059-1061.

Sangha, H.S. (1979): Najafgarh Jheel. Newsletter for Birdwatchers 19(12): 12.

Urfi, A. J. (1995): Wetlands of ornithological significance in the Delhi region. Oriental Bird
Club Bulletin 22: 38-41.

Urfi, A. J. (1996): On some new breeding records of waterbirds from the Delhi region. J.
Bombay Nat. Hist. Soc. 93(1): 94.

Urfi, A. J. (1997): The significance of Delhi Zoo for Wild waterbirds, with special reference to the
Painted Stork Mycteria leucocephala. Forktail 12: 87-97.

Urfi, A. J. & S. C. Sharma (1992): Bird conservation at some lesser known wetlands around Delhi.
Newsletter for Birdwatchers 32(5 & 6): 2-5.

Protected areas

Rathinasabapathy, B. & V. Kalaiarasan ( 1 992): Birds of National Zoological Park, New Delhi. Zoo ’s
Print Journal 7(8): 33.

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Urfi, A.J. (2003): The birds of Okhla barrage bird sanctuary, Delhi, India. Forktail 1 9: 39-50.

Urfi, A.J. &T. Sinclair (1993): Thebirdlife ofOkhla. Sanctuary Asia 13(5): 50-53.

Region

Alexander, H. G. (1949): The birds of Delhi and district. J Bombay Nat. Hist. Soc. 48: 370-372.

Alexander, H. G. (1964): Return to Delhi, Newsletter for Birdwatchers 4(1): 1-3.

Alexander, H. G. (1972): On revisiting Delhi, Newsletter for Birdwatchers 12(9): 1-3.

Ananth, G. ( 1 969a): Birds in a Delhi garden. Newsletter for Birdwatchers 9(11): 10-11,

Ananth, G. (1969b): Some recent bird observations from Delhi. Newsletter for Birdwatchers 9(12):10.

Arora, A., P. Bagala, N. Hazarika & A. Kothari (1991): The Delhi Ridge forest, decline and conser-
vation. New Delhi: Kalpavriksh. Pp. 36,

Basil-Edwardes, S. (1926): A contribution to the ornithology of Delhi. J. Bombay Nat. Hist.
Soc. 31: 261-273, 567-578.

Benthall, E. C. & H. G. Alexander (1949): The birds of Delhi and district. J. Bombay Nat.
Hist. Soc. 48: 368-370.

Bhatnagar, R. K. (1974): Nesting succession in some birds in Delhi. Newsletter for
Birdwatchers 14(6): 5-6.

Dang, R. (1986): Birds of the Delhi Ridge. Newsletter for Birdwatchers 26(9-10): 12-14.

Donahue, J. P. (1967): Notes on a collection of Indian birds, mostly from Delhi. J. Bombay Nat.
Hist. Soc. 64: 410-429.

Editors (1949): The birds of Delhi and district. J. Bombay Nat. Hist. Soc. 48: 811-812. (Editors:
Vol. 48 -Ali, S., S.B. Setna & H. Santapau)

Erskine Crum, W. D. C. ( 1 965a): Birdlife in Delhi. Newsletter for Birdwatchers 5(4): 9- 1 0.

Erskine Crum, W. D. C. (1 965b): Birds in a Delhi garden. Newsletter for Birdwatchers 5(9): 10-11.
Frome, N. F. (1947): The birds of Delhi and district. J. Bombay Nat. Hist. Soc. 47: 277-300.

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Frome,N. F. (1948): The birds of Delhi and district. J. Bombay Nat. Hist. Soc. 47: 751-753.

Futehally, Z. (1996): Special address at OSI Meet, Delhi. Newsletter for Birdwatchers 36: 10-11

Ganguli, U. (1975): A guide to the birds of the Delhi area. New Delhi: Indian Council of Agricultural
Research. XV+299Pp.

Ganguli, U. (1963a): Bird news from Delhi. Newsletter for Birdwatchers 3(3): 14.

Ganguli, U. (1963b): More uncommon birds in and around Delhi. Newsletter for
Birdwatchers 3(12): 2-3.

Gaston, A. J. (1978a): The seasonal occurrence of birds on the New Delhi ridge. J. Bombay
Nat. Hist. Soc. 75: 115-128.

Gaston, A. J. (1978b): Distribution of birds in relation to vegetation on the New Delhi ridge. J.
Bombay Nat. Hist. Soc. 75: 257-265.

Hutson, H. P. W. ( 1 947): Observations on the nesting of some birds around Delhi. Ibis 89: 569-576.

Jackson, P. (1968): Some new birds records for Delhi. J. Bombay Nat. Hist. Soc. 65: 780-782.

Jackson, P. (1971): A days worth of Delhi birds. Newsletter for Birdwatchers 11(12): 1-5.

Rai, Y. M. (1986): The birds of Delhi and Meerut. J. Bombay Nat. Hist. Soc. 83: 212-214.

Robertson, M. C. (1966): Bird notes from Delhi. Newsletter for Birdwatchers 6(7): 10-11.

Sahadev, P. & V. Sabharwal (1987): An analysis of the Delhi bird counts. Kalpavriksh, New
Delhi. iv.+75 Pp.

Sahdev, P. (1987): Keeping track of Delhi birds. Hornbill (4): 21-24.

Singh, J.L. (1983): Birds in the Okhla Barrage. Newsletter for Birdwatchers 23(9-10): 18-19.
Tyabji, N. S. (1962a): Birds of New Delhi area. Newsletter for Birdwatchers 2(2): 7.

Tyabji, N. S. (1962b): Delhi bird notes. Newsletter for Birdwatchers 2(5): 10-11.

Vyas, S. (2002): Some interesting bird records from the Delhi area. J. Bombay Nat. Hist Soc. 99: 325-329.

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Miscellaneous

Ahmed, A. (1997): Live Bird Trade in Northern India. TRAFFIC-India, New Delhi. Pp. 104.

Ali, S. & L. Futehally ( 1 968): Common Indian Birds. National Book Trust, New Delhi.

Ananth, G. (1970): Bird sights in my wooded garden. Newsletter for Birdwatchers 10(3): 14.

Anon. {\912)\l^oXQs8ccommQn\.s.Newsletter for Birdwatchers 12(2): 9.

Arora, A., V. Ganeshan, A. Kothari & R. Lai (1991): What’s that bird? A guide to birdwatching,
with special reference to Delhi. New Delhi: Kalpavriksh.

Bhatnagar, R. K. (1974): Clarification of some points in ‘Nesting succession in some birds in
Delhi’. Newsletter for Birdwatchers 14(8): 8-9.

Bhatnagar, R.K. (1975): Birds on elated termite swarm in airport areas - a hazard to aircraft. News-
letter for Birdwatchers 15(8): 4-6.

Chill, W.N. (1883): Letters to the Editor. Stray Feathers 10(5): 427.

David, A. (1965): Birdwatching near a solitary tree. Newsletter for Birdwatchers 5(7): 8-9.

David, A. (1969): Random notes. Newsletter for Birdwatchers 9(8): 11.

David, A. (1970a): Birdwatching at a garden tap. NeM>sletter for Birdwatchers 10(9): 14.

David, A. (1970b): Mongoose as a predator. Newsletter for Birdwatchers 10(10): 11.

Donahue, J. P. (1962): The search for migratory bird roosts in Delhi and Bharatpur. Newsletter for
Birdwatchers 2{6): 1-4.

Ganguli,U. (1962): Bird news. Newsletter for Birdwatchers 2(10): 14.

Ganguli,U. (1968): The changing pattern of bird population in a garden. Newsletter for
Birdwatchers 8(5): 3-5.

Ganguli,U. (1969): Birds seen through a hospital window. Newsletter for Birdwatchers 9(2): 7-8.

Gaston, A.J. (1981): Seasonal breeding, moulting and weight changes among birds of dry decidu-
ous forest in North India. Journal of Zoology, London 194(2): 219-243.

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Grubh, R.B., S.M. Satheesan & G. Narayan (1988): Ecological Study of Bird Hazards at Indian
Aerodromes With Special Reference to Bombay, Delhi, Agra and Ambala. Institute of Aviation Man-
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Hume, A.O. (1881): Notes. Stray Feathers 10: 158.

Kazmierczak, K. & R. Singh (1998): Delhi area. In\ A Birdwatchers’ Guide to India. (Eds:
Kazmierczak, K. & R. Singh) Prion Ltd, Sandy. Pp. 27-39.

Keswani, G.L. (1986): Birds in the monsoon. Newsletter for Birdwatchers 26(7-8): 19-20.

Lai, R. (1991): The living city. Sanctuary Asia 1 1(4): 36-41.

Lai, R. (1993): The battle of the Delhi Ridge. Sanctuary Asia 13(4): 40-43.

Lai, R. (2003): Birds of Delhi. Oxford University Press. 150 Pp.+ 55 plates.

Khacher, L.S. (1962): Civilization and wildlife. Newsletter for Birdwatchers 2(7): 12.

Menon,V. (1991): Capital asset. Hornbill 1991(3): 28-32.

Raman, L. (1999): Enjoying birds. Sanctuary Asia 19(2): 61-62.

Sangha, H. S (1984): Miscellaneous observation: Eucalyptus and birds. Newsletter for
Birdwatchers 24(5-6): 12.

Sanyal, B. (1998): From specs to binocs. Newsletter for Birdwatchers 38(5): 85-86.

Singh, J.L. (2000): Birds while jogging. Newsletter for Birdwatchers 40(5): 67-68.

Singh, K.D. (1993): Letters. Hornbill 1993(4): 13.

Sinha, R. P. (1959): Our birds. New Delhi: Publications Division, Ministry of Information and
Broadcasting, Govt, of India. Pp. 87.

Tripathi, A. (2000): Summer visitors. Newsletter for Birdwatchers 40(2): 17-18.

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HIMACHAL PRADESH

Himachal Pradesh (30° 22' - 33° 13' North and 75° 36' - 79° 02' East) is situated in the northwest of
India in the Himalayan ranges. It is bounded by Jammu and Kashmir in the north, Uttaranchal in the
southeast, Haryana in the south and Punjab in the west and in the east it forms India’s international
boundary with Tibet (China): Himachal Pradesh has a geographical area of 5.57 million ha. The State
is mountainous with altitudes ranging between 460 and 6,600 m. It has a deeply dissected topogra-
phy, a complex geological structure and a rich temperate flora in subtropical latitudes. Himachal
Pradesh is drained by a number of snow-fed perennial rivers. The Chenab, the Ravi, the Beas, the
Sutlej and the Yamuna are the important ones. Forestry in Himachal Pradesh constitutes the biggest
land use.

Agriculture and horticulture are the mainstay of Himachal’s economy as 7 1 % of the people are engaged in
these pursuits (Mathew 2003): Climatic conditions are suitable for a variety of fruits and cash crops such
as seed potatoes, ginger, vegetable seeds, apples and other fruits. The main cereal crops are wheat, maize
and paddy.

Himachal Pradesh is famous for its hill stations. Tourists come here mainly during the summer. The
tourist department of Himachal Pradesh claims that Kharjiar in the Chamba district has earned the
name “Mini Switzerland” because of the striking similarity in landscape.

The State is also known for its rich wildlife, especially for rare species such as Musk Deer Moschus
chrysogaster. Ibex Capra ibex, Himalayan Thar Hermitragus jemlahicus, Asiatic Brown Bear
Ursus arctoides and Snow Leopard Uncia uncial. Some of the pheasant species which are very
important in the State, include the Himalayan or Impeyan Monal Lophophorus impejanus. Western
Tragopan Tragopan melanocephalus, Koklass Pheasant Pucrasia macrolopha and Snowcocks
Tetraogallus spp.

The average rainfall in the State is 1 ,800 mm. The mean annual temperature ranges between 20 °C to 22.5
°C.

The total population of the State is 6.08 million (2001 census) of which 90.2% is rural and 9.8% is
urban. The population density is 1 09 persons per sq. km.

Vegetation

There are six major forest types in Himachal Pradesh: Tropical Dry Deciduous, Sub-tropical Pine, Sub-
tropical Dry Evergreen, Himalayan Moist Temperate, Himalayan Dry Temperate, and Sub-alpine and
Alpine. By legal status, the reserved forest constitutes 5.1 %, the protected forest 89.2% and the unclassed
forest 5.7% (Ministry of Environment and Forests 2001). The Forest Survey of India report of 1 999,
states that there has been an overall decrease of 440 sq. km of dense forest because of the conversion of

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640 sq. km to open forest, and of 33 sq. km to non-forest. Also 92 sq. km of open forest, 42 sq. km of
scrub and 99 sq. km of non-forest have been converted to dense forest.

AVIFAUNA

Himachal Pradesh is extremely important for the protection of many species of pheasants and forest birds.
Its six major forest types have Western Himalayan species, some with significant populations. Atotal of
390 species of birds have been identified till now from the State (Grimmett and Inskipp 2003); Seven
globally threatened species are found in the State. The two vulture and two eagle species are widely found
but the two pheasant species (Cheer Pheasant Catreus wallichii and Western Tragopan Tragopan
melanocephalus) have restricted range, both in altitude and habitat. The Wood Snipe Gallinago
nemoricola classified as Vulnerable (BirdLife International 200 1 ) also had a wide distribution in the
Himalayas based on old shooting records (Ali and Ripley 1 987): Only few recent records are available
after the prohibition of sport-hunting in India. It is reported only from Dhauladhar WLS, but is likely to be
found in many more areas.

Himachal Pradesh lies in the Western Himalayas Endemic Bird Area (EBA 128): Eleven species are
confined to this EBA (Stattersfield et al. 1 998)

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Starlings Si Mynas

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Jammu & Kashmir

Jammu and Kashmir (32° 17' - 37° 05' N and 72° 3 1' - 80° 20' E) is bounded on the north by China
(Karakoram mountains), on the east by Tibet, and on the south by Himachal Pradesh and Punjab
and on the west by Pakistan and Afghanistan. This hilly State is divided into three geographical
regions namely, the Kashmir Valley, the Ladakh region and the Jammu region. The higher regions
are covered by Pir Panjal, Karakoram and the inner Himalayan ranges. The State has a geographi-
cal area of 22.22 million ha (6.8% of India’s geographical area): The important river systems are
the Chenab, the Ravi and the Jhelum. The capital city is Srinagar but in winters the administration
offices move to Jammu,

Agriculture is the mainstay of the State’s economy. Paddy, wheat and maize are the major crops.
Barley, bajra and jowar are cultivated in some parts. Gram is grown in Ladakh (Mathew 2003);
Kashmir handicrafts have always been a byword for excellence. This sector provides employment
to about 0.2 million people. Kashmir carpets earn substantial foreign exchange (Mathew 2003):
The 300 km long Srinagar-Jammu National Highway is the only major surface link between the
Kashmir Valley and the rest of the country. Kashmir is internationally known for its beauty and is
a favourite tourist destination. The main tourist centres are Srinagar, Pahalgam, Gulmarg and
Sonamarg. Hindu pilgrim centers of special importance include Amamath and Vaishno Devi.

The average annual rainfall and temperature is in the range of 600 to 800 mm and 1 5 °C to 1 7.5 °C
respectively. The climatic conditions vary from subtropical in the Jammu region to cold and arid in

Ladakh.

The total population of the State is 10.07 million (2001 census), which is 1.0% of the country’s
population. Nearly 75% of the people live in the villages. The population density is 45 persons per
sq. km, which is very low in comparison with other states. This is due to the large uninhabited cold
desert area in Ladakh.

Vegetation

Broadly, Jammu and Kashmir has five types of vegetation, namely Sub-tropical Dry Evergreen, Himalayan
Moist Temperate, Himalayan Dry Temperate, Subtropical Pine, and Sub-alpine and Alpine Forests. The
recorded forest area is 2,02 million ha which constitutes 9.08% of the geographical area of the State.
Forests are largely distributed in the Kashmir Valley and the Jammu region. Leh and Kargil are devoid of
forest vegetation. This area is cold desert. Dense forest and open forest account for 1 1 ,84,800 ha and
9,3 8,900 ha respectively (Ministry of Environment and Forest 200 1 ): The total number of districts in the
State are 1 4. The western districts of the State have more forest cover with dense and open forests, while
Gilgit and Ladakh have no forest cover as detailed by the Forest Survey of India report of 200 1 . Raisi,
Punch, Muzzaftfabad, Kathua and Jammu have more forest cover than Ladakh, by the Forest Survey of

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India report of 200 1 . Raisi, Punch, Muzzaffiabad, Kathua and Jammu have more forest cover than Ladakh,
Gilgit, Baramula, Anantnag (Ministry of Environment and Forest 200 1 ).

AVIFAUNA

Jammu and Kashmir lies in the Western Himalayas Endemic Bird Area (EBA 128) where 1 1 Restricted
Range species have been listed by Statterfield et al. (1998): Because of great altitudinal variations and
differing physiogeographical regions, Jammu and Kashmir has three biomes: Biome-5 (Eurasian High
Montane- Alpine and Tibetan), above c. 3,600 m; Biome-7 (Sino-Himalayan Temperate Forest), mainly
between c. 1 ,800 to 3,600 m; and, Biome-8 (Sino-Himalayan Subtropical Forest), between c. 1 ,000 and
2,000 m. The Eurasian High Montane (Alpine and Tibetan) Biome is mainly distributed in the Ladakh
region, especially in the Changthang plateau. The Sino-Himalayan Temperate Forest type habitat is present
in most of the Important Bird Areas in the State.

In the Kashmir Valley, many protected areas support restricted range species and some waterbodies
support large congregations of migratory waterbirds. These restricted range species occur mainly
in Temperate Coniferous or Broadleaf Forest, Sub Alpine Forest and Montane Grasslands. For
example, the Kashmir Flycatcher Ficedula subrubra which is one of the globally threatened spe-
cies is found between an altitude of 1,800 m to 2,700 m in the Temperate Mixed Broadleaf Forest,
especially where there is dense growth of Parwtia (Stattersfield et al. 1 998): Other similar species,
namely, the Tytler’s Leaf Warbler tytleh. White-throated TitAegithalos niveogularis

and White-cheeked Til Aegithalos leucogenys are found between 1,500 m to 3,600 m in Pine, Oak,
Mixed and Deciduous Forests. White-throated Tit can be seen easily in rhododendrons and willow
scrub, near the tree line, and White-cheeked Tit, besides in the habitats already mentioned, can be
seen in riverine tamarisk scrub. Similarly, other restricted range species which can be seen in or
near the Valley are the Kashmir Nuthatch Sitta cashmirensis. Spectacled Finch Callacanthis burtoni
and Orange Bullfinch Pyrrhula aurantiaca. These finches are found in the open Coniferous Forest,
Mixed Forest, Deciduous Forest and occasionally birch (Statterfield et al. 1998):

The Changthang region in Ladakh is an important breeding ground for waterbirds. Apart from
hosting the largest breeding congregation of Bar-headed gQQScAnser indicus in India, the Changthang
region also supports the largest population of the endangered Black-necked Crane Grus nigricollis
in India. During a study on the breeding ecology of the Black-necked crane, Pfister (1998) recorded
12 sites in the Changthang region as breeding sites for this endangered species and counted 38
cranes. In a subsequent survey of Changthang in 2001, 42 cranes were counted with 10 breed-
ing pairs in the Changthang region (S. A. Hussain pers. comm. 2003).

Hemis National Park is also one of the important bird areas in Ladakh. This is important for all the
high altitude birds of the Western Himalayas. About 80 bird species are found in the Park and 50 of
them breed there.

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Swans, Geese 4& Ducks

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Editors ( 1 950): The Snow Goose (Anser hyperboreus Pallas) in Kashmir - an addition to the avifauna of
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Gopi Sundar, K.S. (1999): The Sams in Jammu, the Fulvous Whistling-Duck in north Bengal and birds in
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Hawks, Eagles, Buzzards, Old World Vultures, Kites, Harriers

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Pheasants, Partridges, Quails

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Anon (1988): Western Horned Tragopan. Newsletter for Birdwatchers 28(3 & 4): 2.

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Appleford, W.G. (1912): The Himalayan Snow Cock Tetrogallus himalayensis. J. Bombay Nat.
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Ludlow, F. (1934): Catching of Chikor [Alectoris graeca chukar (Gray)] in Kashmir. J. Bombay
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Singly S. (1982): Second International Symposium on Pheasants. Newsletter for Birdwatchers 22(3-4): 17,
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Akhtar, S. A. (1990): Agonistic behaviour of the Black-necked Crane in Chushul, Ladakh, India..
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Anon (1987): Blacknecked Crane in Ladakh. First annual report 1986. Bombay: BNHS.

Awati, M. P. (1994): The cranes of Sangti. Hornbill (3): 2-9

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Chacko, R.T. (1998): Conservation Fund in Action: Breeding Black-necked Cranes in Changtang,
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Pfister, O. (1995): The Cranes of Hanley. Sanctuary Asia 15(6): 28-32.

Pfister, O. (1997): Black-necked Cranes acting as foster parents. Oriental Bird Club Bulletin 25: 58.

Rosalind, L. (1987): A sojourn in Ladakh. Hornbill 1987(2): 3-6.

Rails, Crakes, Moorhens, Coots

Mukherjee, R. (1983): Whitebreasted Waterhens in Jammu and Kashmir and Black Kalj (sic) in
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Bustards

Mitchell, F. J. (191 1): Little Bustard {Otis tetrax) in Kashmir. J. Bombay Nat. Hist. Soc. 20: 1154.

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Jacanas

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Jackson, P. (1999): An historic observation of the Pheasant-tailed Jacana. Newsletter for
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Livesey, T.R. (1921): Eggs of the Pheasant-tailed Jacana {H. chirurgus). J. Bombay Nat. Hist.
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Plovers, Dotterels, Lapwings

Loke W.T. (1956): Experiences with Little Ringed-Plover. J. Bombay Nat. Hist. Soc. 54: 185-188.
Ibisbill, Avocets & Stilts

Phillips, B. T. (1945): Photographing the Ibisbill {Ibidorhyncha struthersii Gould): J. Bombay Nat.

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Stable, R.H. (1927): A lost snipe. J. Bombay Nat. Hist. Soc. 32(2): 374-375.

Gulls, Terns & Noddies

Whistler, H, (1936): Arctic Tem in Kashmir. Ibis Series 13, Vol. 6: 600-601.

Cuckoos, Malkohas & Coucals

Jamdar, N. ( 1 987): Occurrence of Pied Crested Cuckoo (Clamator jacobinus) in Sum Valley, Ladakh.
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Rodrigo, R.K, (1998): A sight record of the Red-faced Malkoha. Phaenicophaeus pyrrohocephalus
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Owls

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Pfister, O. (1999): Owls in Ladakh. Oriental Bird Club Bulletin 29: 22-28.

Sclater, P. L. (1860): Exhibition of specimen of Bubo bubo from Pangong Lake. Proceedings of the
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Shelley, B. A. G. (1895): The nesting of the Long-eared Owl {Asio otus) in India. J. Bombay
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Kingfishers

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Bee-eaters

Abrol, D. P. (1994): Seasonal activity, population dynamics and behaviour of Bee Eater birds
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Rollers

Abdulali, H. (1936): The distribution of the Kashmir Roller {Coracias garrula semenowi Loudon
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Hoopoes

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Woodpeckers

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Larks

Whistler, H. (1932): On some larks of the Kashmir state. Ibis Series 13, Vol. 2: 470-479.

Swallows & Martins

Gould, J. (1858): Description of two new species of the family Hirundinidae. Proceedings of the
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Whistler, H. (1937): The breeding Swallow of the western Himalayas. Ibis Series 14, Vol. 1 : 413-415.
Wagtails & Pipits

Fenton, L. L. (1910): Breeding of the Masked Wagtail (Motacilla per sonata) in Kashmir. J.
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Bulbuls & Finchbills

Suhail, I. (1998): White-cheeked Bulbul Pycnonotus leucogenys nesting indoors. Newsletter
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Shrikes

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Dippers

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Gould, J. (1859): On two new species of Cinclus. Proceedings of the Zoological Society of Lon-
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Thrushes, Shortwings, Robins, Forktails, Wheatears

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Babblers, Laughingthrushes, Babaxes, Barwings, Yuhinas

MacDonald, M. (1959): Communal nest-feeding in babblers. J. Bombay Nat. Hist. Soc. 56: 132-133.

Mukheijee, R. (1983): Notes on breeding of Western Yelloweyed Babbler Chrysomma sinense
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Goldcrest, Prinias, Teslas, Warblers

Alexander, H.G. (1950): Some notes on the genus Phylloscopus in Kashmir. J. Bombay
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Baker, E.C.S. (1932): On the eggs of Phylloscopus griseolus. Ibis series 13, Vol. 2(2): 393-394.

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Jamdar, N. (1988): On the singing posture of the Strongfooted Bush Warbler {Cettia fortipes): J.
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Osmaston, B. B. (1925): Viper and white-throat. J. Bombay Nat. Hist. Soc. 30: 707.

Osmaston, B.B. (1932): On the eggs of Phylloscopus griseolus. Ibis series 13, Vol. 2(3): 563-564.

Price, T. & N. Jamdar (1988): Warblers: in a Kashmir sanctuary. Sanctuary Asia 8(4): 44-51.

Price, T. & N. Jamdar (1989): Where 8 leaf warblers breed. Hornbill (2): 7-11.

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Whistler, H. (1931): The breeding Chiffchaff of Ladakh. Ibis series 13, Vol. 1: 91-92.

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Flycatchers

Bums, P. F. ( 1 987): Separation in the hand of Whitebrowed Blue Flycatcher Muscicapa superciliaris
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Monarch-Flycatchers & Paradise-Flycatchers

Magrath, H.A.F. (1912): The Paradise Flycatcher (Terpsiphone paradisi). J. Bombay Nat. Hist.
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Tits

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Jamdar, N. & T. Price (1990). Simla Black Tit Parus rufonuchalis and Rufousbellied
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Nuthatches, Wallcreeper

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Finches

Bates, R. S. P. (1938): Rose-finches and other birds of the Wardwan Valley. J. Bombay
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Bates, R. S. P. ( 1960): The nesting habits ofthe Goldfinch (Linn.) &C. caniceps

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Harrop, A. (1988): Seasonal status of Mongolian Finch in Ladakh. Oriental Bird Club Bulletin 8: 31.

Hume, A. O. (1873): Fringilatdda nemoricola Hodgson, Fringilauda sordida Stol. Stray Feathers 1 : 41-43.

Parr, A. J. & P. R. Holmes (1989): Seasonal status of finches of the genus Rhodopechys in Ladakh.
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Munias (Estrildid Finches)

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Mukherjee, R. (1979): Whitebreasted Munias (sic). Newsletter for Birdwatchers 19(1): 11.

Sparrows & Snowfinches

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Starlings & Mynas

Akhtar, S. A. (1990). Altitudinal range extension of the Brahminy Myna Sturnus pagodarum in
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Crows, Jays, Treepies, Magpies

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Nedou, H. (1966): Ravens and Brown Bear. J. Bombay Nat. Hist. Soc. 63: 747-748.

Sangha, H.S. & R. Naoroji (2003): High-altitude records of the House Crow Corvus splendens in
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Checklists

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Surveys

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Mishra, C. & B. Humbert-Droz (1998): Avifaunal survey of Tsomoriri Lake and adjoining Nuro
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Wetlands

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Protected areas

Ahmad, K. (1999): Birds in Dachigam National Park. Newsletter for Birdwatchers 39(2): 22-23.

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Region

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JHARKHAND

Jharkhand is one of the recently formed states of India; it was carved out of Bihar on November 1 , 2000,
It accounts for 45% of former Bihar’s geographical area, mainly the Chotanagpur plateau. It is one of the
most important mineral-producing states of the country (Ministry of Environment and Forest 2001): The
total area of the State is 79,714,00 ha, about 2.4% of the country’s geographical area. The State is
bounded by Bihar on the north, West Bengal on the east, Madhya Pradesh on the west and by Orissa on
the south. Jharkhand has a forest-dwelling tribal population of about 22.5%. The total human population
of the State is 26.91 million (2.6% of the country’s population), of which the rural population is 78% (2001
Census): The population density is 338 persons per sq. km.

Vegetation

According to the Forest Survey of India report 200 1 , Jharkhand ranks 1 0"" among all the States and Union
Territories of India in respect of the area under forest cover. The dense forest distributed in the northwest and the
southeast of the State constitutes about 1 5%, the open forest areas are evenly distributed in the north, central and
southeastern parts of the State and constitute about 1 3.6%, and the non-forested area is about 7 1 .6%. The total
recorded forest area is about 23,605 sq. km, which contains reserve forest of about 1 8.6%, protected forest of
8 1 .3% and unclassified forest about 0. 1 % (Ministiy of Environment and Forest 200 1 ): The main forest types are
(a) Peninsular Dry and Moist Sal Forests, (b) Hill Valley Swamp Forest, (c) Moist Sal Savannah, (d) Moist
Mixed Deciduous Forest, (e) Riverine Forest, (f) Bamboo and Cane brakes (Ministry of Environment and
Forest 1999).

The increase in the forest cover in the Santhal Pargana and the Gaya district is mainly due to plantation of
Dalbergia sissoo, Acacia catechu, Eucalyptus spp., Acacia spp. raised during the early 1990s. Losses in
Singhbhum and Hazaribagh districts are mainly due to encroachments and also due to the transfer of about 2 sq.
km of forest area to the Kiribum mines in the Singhbhum district and 7 sq. km of forest area to the Piparwar Coal
Project of Central Coalfields Ltd. in the Hazaribagh district (Ministry of Environment and Forest 200 1 ).

AVIFAUNA

Jharkhand is one of the least studied states and the information on birds is meager. A bird checklist of the State
is not available. The only ornithological work (e.g. Jamal Ara) was conducted nearly 40 years ago vdien Jharkhand
was a part of Bihar. Later, Shahi ( 1 982) published some articles on poaching crises, which also dealt with
areas, which are now in Bihar. Nevertheless, in Palamau Tiger Reserve about 1 70 bird species have been
recorded (Sinha and Mukheijee 1 995), including six globally threatened species and 33 Biome-restricted
species. Although none of the globally threatened species have significant populations in this forest.. Al-
though the core area of 21 ,300 ha is good for birds of Dry Deciduous Forest (Biome-1 1): This site is
important because of the biome-restricted assemblage of bird species.

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Hazaribagh Wildlife Sanctuary is rich in avifauna although a systematic survey needs to be done here
in order to know more about birds and their density and abundance. In 1 996, Ara (1966) published
a preliminary list of 97 bird species. Since then, no further study has been conducted on birds in this
Sanctuary. The site has the typical Dry Deciduous Forest of central India. Based on the biome clas-
sification of BirdLife International (undated), it lies in the Indo-Malayan Tropical Dry Zone (Biome-
11).

Udhuwa Lake Bird Sanctuary is situated in the northeastern part of the State and here also not much
work has been done, but Choudhary et al. (1992) have identified 83 species of birds, including many
forest species. The list includes such rarities as Nordmann’s Greenshank or Spotted Greenshank
Tringa guttifer. This however, needs to be reconfirmed. A. Mishra {pers. comm. 2001) has sighted
the Near Threatened Black-necked Stork Ephippiorhynchus asiaticus. If the site is properly pro-
tected, it has great potential to become an important waterfowl refuge (A. Mishra pers. comm.
2001).

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BirdLife International (undated): Important Bird Areas (IB As) in Asia: Project briefing book.
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Jain, P. (2001): Project Tiger Status Report, Project Tiger Ministry of Environment and Forests,
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UTTAR PRADESH

Uttar Pradesh (23° 52' - 30° 24' North and 77° 5' - 84° 38' East) has a very ancient and interesting
history. Uttar Pradesh is bounded by Uttaranchal and Nepal on the north; Madhya Pradesh and Chhattisgarh
on the south; Rajasthan, Haryana and Delhi on the west and Bihar and Jharkhand on the east. It has a
geographical area of 24,092,800 ha, about 7.3% of the land area of the country (Ministry of Environment
and Forests 2001): Despite its bifurcation in November 2000 into Uttaranchal and Uttar Pradesh, i+ is still
one of the largest and most densely populated states in India. It has been divided into 70 administrative
districts.

Uttar Pradesh comprises three physiographic regions namely, the submontane region lying between the
Himalayas and the plains, the vast alluvial Gangetic plains and the southern hills and plateau. All the rivers
except the Gomati and the Chambal emerge from the Himalayas. The State is fed by five major rivers, the
Ganga, the Yamuna, the Ramganga, the Gomati and the Ghaghra, which drain into the Bay of Bengal. More
than one-fourth of Uttar Pradesh lies within the Gangetic plains consisting of alluvial deposits brought down from
the Himalayas by the Ganga, Yamuna and their tributaries. The southern hills form part of the Vindhya range
whose elevation rarely exceeds 300 m.

Uttar Pradesh is one of the poorest states in India. It has low income and low productivity levels, low
degree of urbanization, widespread illiteracy, high birth and death rates, and low levels of investment. It is
one of the most populous States, supporting 1 6.2% of India’s population. The total population is 1 66.05
million (2001 census) of which 79.2% is rural and 20.8% urban. The population density is 689 persons
per sq. km.

Uttar Pradesh is the largest producer of food grains and oilseeds in the country. The State leads in the
production of wheat, maize, barley, grain, sugercane and potatoes. It has world famous cities and sites
such as Agra (Taj Mahal, Sikandara, Agra Fort, Fatehpur Sikri), Varanasi and Mathura (Hindu pilgrimage
centers), and Allahabad (where the Ganga and Yamuna rivers meet):

The State has a diverse range of habitats for birds and other biodiversity that include forest areas in the
sub-Himalayan terai and also the Dry Deciduous Forests of the Bundelkhand regions bordering Madhya
Pradesh and Chhatisgarh. According to the Forest Survey of India report of 200 1 , the forest area in the
State is 16,826,000 ha which is about 2.2% of India forest and 7% of the States geographical area.

The State has a tropical climate with a wide temperature fluctuation from 2 °C to 48 °C. There are three
main seasons: summer from March to mid-June; the rainy season from mid-June to September; and,
winter from October to February. There is a great variation in rainfall. The bhabhar area has an average
rainfall from 1 300 to 1 900 mm, whereas in the terai it varies from 1 200 to 2500 mm. In the Gangetic
plains the rainfall varies from 600 to 1200 mm.

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Vegetation

By legal status, Reserved Forest constitutes 65 .9%, Protected Forest 1 4.4% and Unclassed Forest 1 9.7%
(Ministry of Environment and Forests 2001 ); There are three forest types, namely Tropical Moist Decidu-
ous, Tropical Dry Deciduous and Tropical Thom. Sal is an important forest formation of the State. Forests
are distributed largely in the northern and partly in the southern parts of the State. The central part is devoid
of forest vegetation as it is mainly under agriculture. A forest cover increase was recorded by the Forest
Survey of India report of 1 999, in the districts of Hardoi, Kheri, Saharanpur, because plantation was
under taken 4-5 years earlier and also due to effective protection measures. A decrease in forest cover
was observed in the districts of Banda, Jhansi, Mirzapur, and Sonbhadra, which was largely on account of
biotic pressures.

Uttar Pradesh has been categorized into three major eco-zones on the basis of forest and vegetation types.
These tliree zones are: the Terai region; the Gangetic plains (West and East Uttar Pradesh); the Bundelkhand
of Uttar Pradesh including the Vindhya ranges.

The terai region of Uttar Pradesh is a very important ecosystem for many threatened species of tall wet
grasslands and swamps (Rahmani 1 987, 1 988, 1 992, 1 996, Javed 1 996) and is the topmost priority for
conservation (Rahmani and Islam 2000): It supports many threatened bird species such as the Swamp
Francolin Francolinus gularis (Javed et al. 1 999, Iqubal et al. 2003) and Bengal Florican Houbaropsis
bengalensis (Rahmani etal. 1991): Earlier, the terai was continuous, but now it occurs in pockets in
protected areas of India and Nepal such as the Royal Chitwan National Park (NP), Royal Bardia NP,
Royal Parsa Wildlife Reserve and Royal Sukhlaphanta Wildlife Reserve in Nepal, and Kartemiaghat Wild-
life Sanctuary ( WLS), Kishanpur WLS, and Dudwa NP in Uttar Pradesh and Valmiki WLS in Bihar.

AVIFAUNA

The bird life of Uttar Pradesh is rich and varied. More than 500 species are found (A. R. Rahmani
unpublished), including some extremely rare ones. Among the Critically Endangered species. Ori-
ental White-backed Vulture Gyps bengalensis. Long-billed Vulture G. indicus and Slender-billed
Vulture G. tenuirostris are found in this State. BirdLife International (2001) has listed ten Endan-
gered species, of which, the Bengal Florican, the White-headed Duck Oxyura leucocephala and
Lesser Florican Sypheotides indica are occasionally seen, and the Greater Adjutant Leptoptilos
dubius has not been recorded recently (Rahmani et al 1990): In this State, 20 out of 57 vulnerable
species have been recorded. BirdLife International (2001) has listed 52 Near Threatened bird spe-
cies from India, 14 of which occur in Uttar Pradesh. The wetlands and tall grasslands of Uttar
Pradesh are very important sites for the conservation of the Black-necked Stork and Rufous-rumped
Grassbird Graminicola bengalensis (earlier known as Large Grass Warbler): Earlier, Rahmani (1989),
and recently Gopi Sunder and Kaur (2001) have shown that the wetlands of Uttar Pradesh are the
major strongholds of the Black-necked Stork.

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A species that needs special attention is the Hodgson’s Bushchat Saxicola insignis. It is also known as the
White-throated Bushchat or Hodgson’s Stonechat. It has a much localized breeding range in the moun-
tains of Mongolia where it is difficult to study. Its winter range is the northern Gangetic plains and the duars
of northern India and the terai of Nepal. From the comparatively little information available it is probably
the scarcest species in its genus (Urquhart 2002): In northern India, it has been reported from Ambala in
the west to northern Bengal in the east (Ali and Ripley 1 987): It is found in heavy grassland, reeds and
tamarisks along riverbeds and cane fields. Earlier it was recorded in Kanpur, Gonda, Faizabad, Basti, and
Gorakhpur (BirdLife International 2001 , Urquhart 2002) but there is a recent record only from Corbett
(Bose et al. 1989): Javed and Rahmani (1998) did not record it in Dudwa. However, looking at the
paucity of reliable birdwatchers in Uttar Pradesh, development of tall grasslands and marshes on seepages
of the vast canal systems of the State, and extant tall grasslands along major rivers, this species is likely to
be present in many areas.

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Kaul, R. (1989): Uttar Pradesh Cheer Pheasant project. WPA News 26: 15-19.

Kaul, R. & R. Kalsi (1990): Swamp Partridge - a pilot survey. WPA News 30: 3-5.

McGowan, P. J. K., S. Javed & A. R. Rahmani (1996): Swamp Francolin Francolinus gularis
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Singh, K.P. (1968): The Rain Quail Coturnix coromandelicus. Newsletter for Birdwatchers
8(10): 6-7.

Talwar, R. (1995): The Mountain Quail (Ophrysia superciliosa). Newsletter for Birdwatchers
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Whistler, H. (1920): The Blue-breasted Quail {Excalfactoria chinensis) at Mirzapur. J. Bombay
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Whymper, S. L. (1906): Late breeding of the Black Partridge {Francolinus vulgaris). J. Bombay
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Yasmin, S. (1995a): Ecology and Biology of the Indian Peafowl, Pavo cristatus in the Aligarh
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Yasmin, S. (1 995b): Characteristics of trees used for roosting by Blue Peafowl in Aligarh District, India.
Ann. Rev. WPA 1993/94: 57-63.

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Yasmin, S. (1997): Group size and composition of Indian Peafowl {Pavo cristatus) in an agro-ecosystem
at Aligarh, Uttar Pradesh. J. Bombay Nat. Hist. Soc. 94: 478-482.

Yasmin, S. & H.S.A. Yahya (2000a): Goup size and vigilance in Indian Peafowl. Pavo 38(1 &2):
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Yasmin,S. & H.S.A. Yahya (2000b): Group size and vigilance in Indian Peafowl Pavo cristatus
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Cranes

Chauhan, R., J. Bose, N. Agarwal, B. Datt & A. Mookeiji (2005): Crane Capital- Conservation
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Occasional Report No. 23- Wildlife Tmst of India.

Goip Sundar, K.S. (1999): Black-necked Storks, Sams Cranes and Drongo-Cuckoos. Newsletter
for Birdwatchers 39(5): 71-72.

Gopi Sundar, K.S. (2005): Observ'ation of Mate change and other aspects of pair-bond in the Sams
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Gopi Sundar, K.S. & B.C. Choudhury (2003): Nest sanitation in Sams Cranes Grus antigone in
Uttar Pradesh, India. Forktail 19: 144-146.

Hill, A.J.R. (1930): Nesting of the Sams {Antigone antigone). J. Bombay Nat. Hist. Soc. 34(2): 582.

Law, S.C. (1930): Fish-eating habit of the Sams Crane {Antigone antigone). J. Bombay Nat.
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Pershouse, S. (1911): Nidification of the Sarus Crane {Grus antigone). J. Bombay Nat.
Hist. Soc. 20(3): 854.

Prasad, S. N., N. K. P.amachandran, H.S. Das & D.F. Singh (1993): Sams congregation in Uttar
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Sauey, R. T., P. Das &V. Prakash(1987):Arecent survey ofthe 19th century wintering sites for Siberian
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Shiva Kumar, N. (2000): Black-necked Storks, Sarus Cranes and Drongo chicks. Newsletter for
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Singh, R., B. A. Khan & H. Vardhan (1983): Alternate wintering grounds & their ecology for Siberian
Cranes. Paper presented at the International Crane Workshop, Bharatpur, 7- 1 0 Feb. 1 983 . Proceed, of
the 1983 Intemat. Crane Workshop. P.147 .

Singh, N. (1963): Demoiselle Cranes as indicators of weather. Newsletter for Birdwatchers 3(1): 6.
Xavier, N. K. (1995): Can a crane eat a crane ? Newsletter for Birdwatchers 35: 38.

Rails, Crakes, Moorhens, Coots

Osmaston, B. B. (1916): Breeding of the Banded Crake {Rallina super cilaris). J. Bombay Nat.
Hist. Soc. 24: 824.

Roper-Caldbeck, W. N. (1933): Occurrence of the Woodcock (Scolopax r. rusticold) at Jhinjhana,
U. P. J. Bombay Nat. Hist. Soc. 36: 751.

Bustards

Allen, G. O. (1919): The Great Indian Bustard {Eupodotis edwardsi) in Mirzapur, U. P. J.
Bombay Nat. Hist. Soc. 26: 673.

Anon (1990): Status and ecology of the Lesser and Bengal Floricans, with reports on Jerdon’s
Courser and Mountain Quail. Bombay: BNHS.

Markham, A. M. (1881): Letter about Likh Florican in Allahabad. Stray Feathers 10: 160.

Rahmani, A. R., G. Narayanan, L. Rosalind & R. Sankaran (1990): Status of the Bengal Florican in
India, in Anon. Status and ecology of the Lesser and Bengal Floricans with reports on Jerdon’s
Courser & Mountain Quail Bombay: BNHS. Pp. 55-78.

Rahmani, A. R., G. Narayan & L. Rosalind (1988): Bengal Florican survey in Uttar Pradesh,
Bihar, West Bengal and Assam. In: The Bengal Florican, status and ecology. Annual report
1986-87. Bombay: BNHS.

Rahmani, A. R., G. Narayan, L. Rosalind & R. Sankaran (1991): Status of the Bengal Florican
Houbaropsis bengalensis in India. J. Bombay Nat. Hist. Soc. 88: 349-375.

Rahmani, A.R. (2001a): The Bengal Florican Houbaropsis bengalensis in Dudwa. Newsletter for
Birdwatchers 4\ (3): 31-32.

Rahmani, A.R. (2001b): The Bengal Floricans ofDudhwa. Sanctuary Asia 2\(6): 22-21.

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Rahmani,A.R.,GNarayan,R. Saiikaran& L. Rosalind (1988): The Bengal Florican, status and ecology,
annual report 1986-87. Bombay: BNHS.

Rayment, G.M. (1894): Eupodotis edwardsii. J Bombay Nat. Hist. Soc. 9(1): 107.

Sankaran, R. (1989): The Bengal Florican at Dudwa National Park in 1989. In: The Floricans
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R. Sankaran, L. Rosalind & A. R. Rahmani). Bombay: BNHS. Pp 25-32.

Sankaran, R. (1990a): The Bengal Florican in Dudwa National Park. In: Status and ecology of
the Lesser and Bengal Floricans with reports on Jerdon’s Courser and Mountain Quail (Ed:
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Sankaran, R. (1990b): Mountain Quail - a preliminary survey. In: Status and ecology of the
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Bombay: BNHS. Pp. 135-137.

Sankaran, R. (1991): Some aspects of the breeding behaviour of the Lesser Florican Sypheotides
indica and the Bengal Florican Houbaropsis bengalensis. Ph. D. thesis. University of Bombay.

Sankaran, R. (1996): Territorial displays of the Bengal Florican. J. Bombay Nat. Hist. Soc. 93: 167-177.

Sankaran, R. & A. R. Rahmani (1988): Status of Bengal Florican in Dudwa National Park. The
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Sankaran, R. & A. R. Rahmani (1990a): Status of the Lesser Florican in western IndiaStatus and ecology of the
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Sankaran, R. & A. R. Rahmani (1990b): The Bengal Florican in Dudwa National Park. In:
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Wall, F. (1905): Winter plumage of the male Bengal Florican (Sypheotis bengalensis): J. Bombay
Nat. Hist. Soc. 16: 388-389.

Sandpipers, Stints, Snipes, Godwits & Curlews

Spalding, W. B. (191 1): Jack Snipe in the Cawnpore District. J. Bombay Nat. Hist. Soc. 21 : 264.

Whymper, S. L. (1906): Nesting of the Ibis-bill {Ibidorhynchus struthersi) and the Common Sandpiper
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Ibisbill, Avocets & Stilts

Whymper, S. L. (1906): Nesting of the Ibis-bill {Ibidorhynchus struthersi) and the Common Sand-
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Whymper, S. L. (1910): A breeding ground of the Ibis-bill (Ibidorhyncha struthersi): J. Bombay
Nat. Hist. Soc. 20: 519-520.

Gulls, Terns & Noddies

Alexander, H. G. (1950): Possible occurrence of the Black Tern, Chlidonias niger (L.) near Delhi.

J. Bombay Nat. Hist. Soc. 49: 120.

Donahue, J. P. & U. Ganguli (1965). Notes on a colony of the Whiskered Tern [Chlidonias hybrida
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Jones, A.E. (1941): King Crow bullying Terns. J. Bombay Nat. Hist. Soc. 42(4): 931.

Skimmers

Gopi Sundar, K.S. (2004): Observtaions on breeding Indian Skimmers Rynchops albicollis in the
National Chambal Sancturay, Uttar Pradesh, India. Forktail 20: 89-90.

Sandgrouse

Allen, G.O. (1919): Habits of the Painted Sand Grouse Pterocles fasciatus. J. Bombay Nat.
Hist. Soc.. 26{2): 612.

Pigeons & Doves !i

Allen, G. O. (1920): The Red Turtle-dove (Oenopepelia t. tranquebarica) in Unao, U. P. J. Bombay
Nat. Hist. Soc. 26: 1044-1045.

Bhargava, R. (200 1 ): Record of Yellow-eyed Pigeon Columba eversmanni from Meerut district of Uttar
Pradesh, India. Oriental Bird Club Bulletin 34: 36-37.

Javed, S. (1992): Albinism in Little Brown Dove. Newsletter for Birdwatchers 32(3 & 4): 12.

Javed, S. & H. S. A. Yahya (1991): Abnormal nesting behaviour of Little Brown Dove Streptopelia
senegalensis cambayensis. J. Bombay Nat. Hist. Soc. 88: 453.

MacDonald, A. St. J. (1948): Green pigeon in a swamp. J. Bombay Nat. Hist. Soc. 48: 184-185.

Yasmin, S. (1997): Ecological isolation in Doves Streptoplia spp. in and around A.M.U. campus, Aligarh.
Newsletter for Birdwatchers 37: 85.

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Parakeets & Hanging-Parrots

Bhargava, R,& F. Hanfee (1996): Sighting of a Yellow Roseringed Parakeet. Newsletter for
Birdwatchers 36: 81.

Dilger, W. C. (1954): Electrocution of parakeets at Agra, India. The Condor 56(2): 102-103.

Tiwari, N.K. (1930): The mating of the Blossom-headed Paroquet {Psittacula cyanocephala): J.
Bombay Nat. Hist. Soc. 34(1): 254-255.

Cuckoos, Malkohas & Coucals

Allen, G. O, ( 1 9 1 9): The Cuckoo (Cuculus canoms) in Mirzapur, U. P. J. Bombay Nat. Hist Soc. 26: 671 .

Bates, R.S.P. (1938): On the parasitic habits of the Pied Crested Cuckoo [Clamator jacobinus
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Gaston, A.J. & V.J. Zacharias(2000): Hosts of the Common Hawk Cuckoo Hierococcyx varius in
India. Forktail 16: 182.

Gill, E.H. (1923): Plumage display by the Sirkeer Cuckoo T. leschenaulti. J. Bombay Nat.
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Gopi Sundar, K.S. (1999): Black-necked Storks, Sarus Cranes and Drongo-Cuckoos. Newsletter
for Birdwatchers 39(5): 71-72.

Jones, A.E. (1941): Presumptive evidence of the nidification of the Indian Cuckoo. J. Bombay
Nat Hist Soc. 42: 931-933.

Rai, Y.M. (1982): House Sparrows versus Black headed Mynas and Koel. Newsletter for
Birdwatchers 22(11-12): 8-9.

Ramble, E.W. (1966): The Pied Crested Cuckoo. Newsletter for Birdwatchers 6(5): 7-8.

Singh, A. (1981): Sirkeer Cuckoo. Newsletter for Birdwatchers 21(12): 15-16.

Owls

Allen, G. O. (1920): Hovering habit of the Spotted Owlet {Athene brama). J. Bombay Nat.
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Gandhi, T. (2003): Wise Owls and Brainless Lemmings. Newsletter for Birdwatchers 43(6): 79-80.

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Guchhait, R & C. Haidar (1 998): Effect of Melatonin and other 5-Methoxyindoles on the reporductive
activity of the Indian Spotted OvAqX Athene brama. Chap, 29. In: Birds in Agricultural Ecosystem. (Eds:
Dhindsa, M.S., P. Shyamsunder Rao & B.M. Parasharya) Society for Applied Ornithology, Hyderabad.
Pp. 190-196.

Haidar, C. (1998): The pineal control of reproductive activity of the Indian Spotted Athene
brama. In: Birds in Agricultural Ecosystem. (Eds: Dhindsa, M.S., P. Shyamsunder Rao & B.M.
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Peppe, J. H. H. (1962): The Spotted Owlet, Athene brama. Newsletter for Birdwatchers 2(4): 10.

Rai, Y.M. & M. Sharma (1980): Owls and the solar eclipse. Newsletter for Birdwatchers 20(4): 9.

Nightjars

Osmaston, B.B. (1921): Further notes on Indian Nightjars. J. Bombay Nat. Hist. Soc.
27(4): 948-949.

Swifts

Comyn, K. (1938): Swifts in swallows’ nests. J. Bombay Nat. Hist. Soc. 40: 575-576.

Lowther, E. H. N. (1936): Notes on some Indian birds. I. The Indian Crested Swift. J. Bombay Nat.
Hist. Soc. 39: 116-124.

Osmaston, B. B. (1921): The Crested Swift (Macropteryx coronata). J. Bombay Nat. Hist.
Soc. 28: 283-284.

Kingfishers

Begbie, A. (1906): The Stork-billed Kingfisher (Pelargopsis gurial) at Cawnpore. J. Bombay Nat.
Hist. Soc. 17: 248-249.

Hewitt, W. A. (1938): Occurrence of the Black-capped Kingfisher in the Gonda district, U. P. J.
Bombay Nat. Hist. Soc. 40: 128.

Muir, G. B. F. (1916): Kite and kingfisher. J. Bombay Nat. Hist. Soc. 24: 358.

Sen, S. N. (1944): Food of the White-breasted Kingfisher {Halcyon smyrnensis fused). J. Bombay
Nat. Hist. Soc. 44: 475.

Yahya,H. S. A. & S. Yasmin(1991): Earthworms in the dietary ofthe Whitebreasted Kingfisher
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Bee-eaters

Bannerjee, A.K. (1992): Some observations on the breeding behaviour of Bluebearded Bee Eater
and Indian Small Green Bee Eater. Zoo ‘s Print Journal 7(12): 19-21 .

Rollers

Gul-e-Rana, H.S. (1984); Some observations on the apparent decrease in numbers of the Northern
Roller or Blue Jay, Coracias benghalensis. Newsletter for Birdwatchers 24(5-6): 4-5.

Satheesan, S, M. (1993): Extension of range of the Kashmir Roller (Blue Jay) Coracias garrulus to
Gorakhpur, Uttar Pradesh. J. Bombay Nat. Hist. Soc. 90: 95.

Sharga, U.S. (1936): Indian Roller or Blue Jay {Coracias benghalensis Linn.) feeding on a scor-
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Tiwari, N.K. (1930): Bathing habit of the Indian Roller {Coracias benghalensis). J. Bombay
Nat. Hist. Soc. 34(2): 578-579.

Hoopoes

Begbie, A. (1905): Nesting of the Hoopoe, J. Bombay Nat. Hist. Soc. 16(3): 501.

Hornbills

Allen, G.O. (1919): The Malabar Pied Hombill Anthracoceros coronatus in Mirzapur, U.P. J.

Bombay Nat. Hist. Soc. 26(2): 671.

Lowther, E. H. N. (1942): Notes on some Indian birds. VII. Hombills. J. Bombay Nat. Hist Soc. 43: 389-401 .
Barbets

Tyabji, N. S. (1963): Crimsonbreasted Barbet and Large Green Barbet casualties. Newsletter for
Birdwatchers 3(5): 1 -2 .

Woodpeckers

Ganguli, U. (1963): The Wryneck, Jynx torquilla. Newsletter for Birdwatchers 3(4): 5-6.

George, J. (1963): Jynx torquilla himalayana in Roorkee, U.P. Newsletter for Birdwatchers 3{7): 7-8.

Lamba, B. S. & G. K. Garg (1977): Altitudinal migration of Rufousbellied Woodpecker, Hypopicus
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Broadbills

Peile,H.D. (1914): Nest oftheLong-tailedBroadbillonelectric light wire. J Bombay Nat Hist Soc. 23: 360-361.

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Pittas

Bolster, R.C. (1921): Breeding of the Indian Pitta. J. Bombay Nat. Hist. Soc. 28(1): 284.

Larks

Alstrom, P. (1998): Taxonomy of the Mirafra assamica complex. Forktail 13: 97-107.

Javed, S. (1993): Some observations on breeding of Eastern Sl^lark. Newsletter for Birdwatchers 33(2): 38.

Swallows & Martins

Begbie, A. (1905): Catastrophe amongst the young of the Indian Cliff-Swallows Hirundo fluvicola.
J. Bombay Nat. Hist. Soc. 16(3): 512-513.

George, J. (1959a): A composite swift-swallow nest. J. Bombay Nat. Hist. Soc. 56: 134.

George, J. (1959b): Artificial nests for swallows and swifts. J. Bombay Nat. Hist. Soc. 56: 135-137.
Menon, A.K. (1978): Indian Cliff Swallows. Newsletter for Birdwatchers 18(6): 12-13.

Wagtails & Pipits

Sharma, A. K. & M. Lata (1984): Wagtails migration to Meerut, India. Tigerpaper 11(1): 32.
Tiwary, N. K. (1930): Migratory habits of wagtails. J. Bombay Nat. Hist. Soc. 34: 253-254.

Cuckoo-Shrikes, Flycatcher-Shrikes, Trillers, Minivets, Woodshrikes

Abdulali, H. (1975): On the nesting habits of the Small Minivet {Pericrocotus cinnamomeus). J.
Bombay Nat. Hist. Soc. 72(1): 200-201.

Bulbuls & Finchbills

Kumar, A. & D. Bhatt (2000): Vocal signals in a tropical avian species, the redvented bulbul
Pycnonotus cafer: their characteristics and importance. Journal of Bioscience 25(4): 387-396,

loras, Chloropsis/Leafbird, Fairy-Bluebird

Marshall, G. F. L. (1876): A new Indian lora. Stray Feathers 4: 410-413.

Shrikes

Tyabji, N. S. (1963): Notes on Lanius vittatus. Newsletter for Birdwatchers 3(5): 11.

Dippers

Navarro, S.J.A. (1964): A visit to the land of the Forktails, Redstarts and Dippers. Newsletter
for Birdwatchers 4(1): 3-5.

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Thrushes, Shortwings, Robins, Forktails, Wheatears

Alexander, H. G. (1949): White-capped Redstart [Chaimarrhornis leucocephalus (Vigors)] feed-
ing on berries. J. Bombay Nat. Hist. Soc. 48: 806.

Begbie, A. (1905): Nest of the Brown-backed Indian Robin Thamnobia cambaiensis. J. Bombay
Nat. Hist. Soc. 16(3): 513.

Hume, A.O. (1879): Notes. Stray Feathers 7(6): 516-523.

Jamdar, N. (1986): Notes on Orange Parrotbill Paradoxornis nipalensis, Blackfaced Flycatcher-
Warbler schisticeps and Purple Cochoa Cochoa purpurea from Garhwal Himalayas.

J. Bombay Nat. Hist. Soc. 83(2): 444-446.

Javed, S. ( 1 992): Abnormal clutch in Indian Brownbacked Robin Saxicoloides fulicata cambaiensis
(Latham). J. Bombay Nat. Hist. Soc. 89: 258.

Kumar, A. & D. Bhatt (2001): Preliminary observations on displays and postures in the Oriental
Magpie Robin Copsychus saularis. J. Bombay Nat. Hist. Soc. 98(1): 5-11.

Martin, S. J. (1919): A note on the Large Brown Thrush (Zoothera monticola). J. Bombay Nat.
Hist. Soc. 26: 668-669.

Mathews, W.H. (1919): Nesting habits of the Brown Rockchat Cercomela fusca. J. Bombay
Nat. Hist. Soc. 26(3): 843-844.

Mohan, D. (1990): Shortwings and grosbeaks in Mandakini valley. Newsletter for Birdwatchers 30(7&8): 8.

Osmaston, B.B. (1903): The Chestnut-headed Short-wing Oligura castaneicoronata. J. Bombay
Nat. Hist. Soc. 14(4): 819-820.

Pershouse, S. (1906): The nest of the Brown-backed Indian Robin {Thamnobia cambaiensis). J.
Bombay Nat. Hist. Soc. 17(1): 231-232.

Rahmani, A. R. (1993): Little-known bird: White-browed Bushchat. Oriental Bird Club
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Rahmani, A.R. (1995a): The httle known life ofthe White-browed Bushchat. Sanctuary Asia 1 5(6): 3742.

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Rai, Y, M. ( 1 982) : On the occurrence of the Yellow-bellied Wren- Warbler {Prinia flaviventris flaviventris).
Striated Marsh Warbler (Megalurus palustris) and White-tailed Bush Chat (Saxicola leucura) at
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Rattray, R. H.(1897): Nesting of the Little Forktail (Microcichla scouleri). J. Bombay Nat.
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Ticehurst, C.B. & H. Whistler (1933): What is Curruca affinis Blyth? Ibis Series 13, Vol.
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Rai, Y.M. (1980): Two discoveries. A) White tailed Bushchat {Saxicola leucura), B) Yellowbellied
Prinia or Wren Warbler {Prinia flaviventris). Newsletter for Birdwatchers 20(9): 9.

White, L. S. (1919): Nesting habits of the Brown Rockchat {Cercomela fusca). J. Bombay Nat.
Hist. Soc. 26: 667-668.

Whymper, S. L. (1913): On the nesting of Hodgson’s Grandala {Grandala coelicolor). J. Bombay
Nat. Hist. Soc. 22: 196.

Babblers, Laughingthrushes, Babaxes, Barwings, Yuhinas

Alexander, H. G. (1950): Large Grey Babbler attacking metal hub-cap of car. J. Bombay Nat.
Hist. Soc. 49: 550.

Ali, H. A. (1951): Large Grey Babbler attacking metal hub-cap of car. J. Bombay Nat.
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Gaston, A. J. (1978): Social behaviour of the Yellow-eyed Babbler Chrysomma sinensis. Ibis
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Gaston, A. J. (1975): Change of iris colour during the post-fledging period in the Common Babbler
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Gaston, A. J., D. N. Mathew & V. J. Zacharias (1979): Regional variation in the breeding seasons
of babblers in India. Ibis 121:512-516.

Gupta, R.C. & M. Meenu (1 994): Observations on the behaviour of Large Grey Babbler, Turdoides
malcolmi (Sykes). Cheetal 33(2): 42-51.

Hewitt, W. A. (1 942): Extension of range of Rufous-necked Scimitar-Babbler {Pomatorhinus ruficollis
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Rahmani,A. R.(1981): L^e Rackd-taHedl^ongo and Cbnmion Babbler. J Bombay Nat. Hist Soc. 78: 380.

Rahmani, A.R. (1999): Playful behaviour by Large Grey Babbler Turdoides malcolmi. Newsletter
for Birdwatchers 39(5): 80-81.

Rai, Y.M. (1982): Jungle Babbler T. striatus. Newsletter for Birdwatchers 22(1 1-12): 8-9.

Sunderraj, S.F. & J. J. Wesley (1997): Range extension of the Nepal Babbler (Alcippe nipalensis).
J Bombay Nat. Hist. Soc. 94: 159

Whistler, H. (1943): A new race of the Indian Red-billed Leiothrix. Bulletin of British Orni-
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Parrotbills

Jamdar, N. (1986): Notes on Orange Parrotbill Paradoxornis nipalensis, Blackfaced Flycatcher-
Warbler schisticeps and Purple Cochoa Cochoa purpurea from Garhwal Himalayas. J.

Bombay Nat. Hist. Soc. 83(2): 444-446.

Goldcrest, Prinias, Tesias, Warblers

Jamdar, N. (1986): Notes on Orange Parrotbill Paradoxornis nipalensis, Blackfaced Flycatcher-
Warbler schisticeps and Purple Cochoa Cochoa purpurea from Garhwal Himalayas. J.

Bombay Nat. Hist. Soc. 83(2): 444-446.

Rai, Y.M. (1979): Occurrence of Blackbrowed Flycatcher Warbler at Meerut. Newsletter for
Birdwatchers 19(4): 14.

Rai, Y.M. (1980): Two discoveries. Newsletter for Birdwatchers 20(9): 9.

Rai, Y. M. (1982): On the occurrence of the Yellow-bellied Wren-Warbler {Prinia flaviventris
flaviventris). Striated Marsh Warbler {Megalurus palustris) and White-tailed Bush Chat {Saxicola
leucura) at Hastinapur, near Meerut. J. Bombay Nat. Hist. Soc. 79: 416.

Reed, F. (1920): Note on the eggs of Prinia inornata, the Indian Wren-Warbler. J. Bombay Nat.
Hist. Soc. 26(4): 1042-1043.

Sankaran, R. (1989): Range extension of Yellowbellied Wren-Warbler Prinia flaviventris. J. Bombay
Nat. Hist. Soc. 86: 451.

Whymper, S.L. (1908): Nesting of the Indian Great Reed 'WarhlQY Acrocephalus stentoreus in India. J.
Bombay Nat. Hist. Soc. 18(2): 495.

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Monarch-Flycatchers & Paradise-Flycatchers

Gupta, A.K. (2001): Paradise Flycatcher (Ceylon race?) in Ghaziabad. Newsletter for Birdwatchers 41(4): 52.

Penduline-Tits

Javed, S. (1992): Occurrence of Fire-capped Tit in Dudwa National Park. Newsletter for
Birdwatchers 32(5 & 6): 17.

Nuthatches, Wallcreeper

George, J. (1962): The Wall Creeper in Roorkee. Newsletter for Birdwatchers 2(5): 15.

Kinnear, N. B. & H. Whistler (1930): Description of Sitta castaneoventris almorae. Bulletin of
British Ornithological Club 5 1 : 27.

Tree-Creepers, Creepers

Field, F. (1922): Notes on the Himalayan Tree Creeper (Certhia himalayana). J. Bombay Nat.
Hist. Soc. 28: 1138-1139.

Sunbirds & Spiderhunters

Banerjee, A.K. (1994): Flight of the Purple Sunbird. Newsletter for Birdwatchers 34(2): 38.

Rahmani, A. R. & R. Sankaran (1990): An unusual nesting site of the sunbird. J. Bombay Nat.
Hist. Soc. 87: 148-149.

Buntings

Kumar, V. (1984): Circadian rhythmicity and the termination of photorefractoriness in the Black-
headed Bunting. The Condor 86(1): 27-29.

Kumar, V. & P.D. Tewary (1982): The Blackheaded Bunting at Varanasi: Annual gonadal and
body weight cycles. Pavo 20(1&2): 10-21.

Kumar, V. & P.D. Tewary (1 983): Response to experimental photoperiods by amigratoiy Bunting, Emberiza
melanocephala. Ibis 125(3): 305-312.

Thapliyal, J. P. & V. K. Singh (1995): Role of male hormone in the regulation of the annual body
weight and gonad development cycles of migratory male Red-headed Bunting, Emberiza bruniceps.
Pavo (33): 63-92.

Finches

Madge, S. (1984): First Indian record of Chaffinch (Fringilla coelebs). J. Bombay Nat. Hist.
Soc. 81: 702-703.

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Tewary, P.D., V. Kumar & B.N. Prasad (1 983): Influence of photoperiod in a subtropical migratory finch,
the Common Indian Rosefmch Carpodacus erythhnus. Ibis 125(1): 115-120.

Munias (Estrildid Finches)

Bhargava, R. (1996): Notes on Green Munia. J. Bombay Nat. Hist. Soc. 93: 588-589.

Gaston, A. J. & J. Mackrell (1980): Green Munia {Estrilda formosd) at Delhi, and other interesting
records for 1978. J. Bombay Nat. Hist. Soc. 77: 144-145.

Mahesh, S.S. (2001): Black-headed Munias in Bareilly. Newsletter for Birdwatchers 41(5): 69.
Sparrows & Snowfinches

Rai, Y.M. (1982): House Sparrows versus Black headed Mynas and Koel. Newsletter for
Birdwatchers 22(1 1-12): 8-9.

Tewary, P. D. & A. S. Dixit (1986): Photoperiodic regulation of reproduction in subtropical female
Yellow-Throated Sparrows {Gymnorhis xanthocollis). The Condor 88: 70-73.

Tiwari, N.K. (1930): An albino House Sparrow {Passer domesticus). J. Bombay Nat. Hist.
Soc. 34(1): 253.

Tyabji, H. N. (1992): Flies forming a possible food supply for young House Sparrows Passer
domesticus (Linn.). J. Bombay Nat. Hist. Soc. 88: 289.

Yahya, H.S.A. (2001): The House Sparrow’s turn? Sanctuary Asia 21(1): 85.

Weavers

Ali, S. (1935): Mainly in quest of Finn’s Baya. The Indian Forester 59: 365-374.

Ali, S. (1936): A correction. Ibis Series 13, Vol. 6(2): 417.

Davis,T.A.(1971): Baya Weaverbird nesting on human habitations. J BombayNat Hist. Soc. 68(1): 246-248.

Ganguli,U. (1968): Dust bathing by Common Baya {Ploceus philippinus). J. Bombay Nat.
Hist. Soc. 65(3): 780.

Mathur, H.N. (1980): ‘Bayas’ select Eucalyptus for nesting. Newsletter for Birdwatchers 20(4): 12.

Rai, Y.M. (1979): Observations on Finn’s Baya breeding near Meerut. Newsletter for Birdwatchers
19(11): 11.

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Rai, YM. ( 1 983a): Hastinapur birds: Finn’s Baya; Tawny Eagle; Crested Honey-Buzzard. Newsletter for
Birdwatchers 14-15.

Rai, Y.M. (1983b): Breeding notes (the fragile nature balance). Newsletter for
Birdwatchers 23{9-\0): \7 .

Starlings & Mynas

Bhargava, R. (1997): Description of a strange Myna. Newsletter for Birdwatchers 37(2): 28,

Hutson, H. R W. ( 1 945): Rosy Pastor on passage in India. Ibis 87 : 275-279.

Lamba, B.S. (1981): A queer nesting site of Bank Myna, Acridotheres ginginianus. J. Bombay
Nat. Hist. Soc. 78(3): 605-606.

Marien, D. (1950): Notes on some Asiatic Stumidae (birds). J. Bombay Nat. Hist. Soc. 49: 471-487.

Rai, Y.M. (1982): House Sparrows versus Black headed Mynas and Koel. Newsletter for
Birdwatchers 22{\\-\2): %-9. ,

Tiwari, J. K. (1992): An unusual nesting site of Pied Myna. Newsletter for Birdwatchers 32(3 & 4): 12.

Uniyal, D.P. (2004): A note on behavioural observation of Rhesus monkey (Macaca mulatto) and
Common Myna {Acridotheres tristis): The Indian Forester 130(4): 469-470.

Yahya, H. S. A. (1990): Occurrence of baldheaded Common Myna {Acridotheres tristis) at Aligarh. ;
Newsletter for Birdwatchers 30(9&10): 7-8.

Orioles !

Maheswaran, G. (1996): Air-sallying in Blackheaded Oriole {Oriolus xanthornus). Newsletter for
Birdwatchers 36: 80.

Mohan, D. (1968): Arrival of the Golden Oriole in Roorkee. Newsletter for Birdwatchers 8(5): 1 0.
Ramble,E. W. ( 1966): The arrival ofthe Golden Oriole in Sahamnpur,U. E Newsletter for Birdwatchers 6{7): 8.
Shahid, U. (2000): Orioles on the ground. Newsletter for Birdwatchers 40(6): 83.

Drongos

Finn, F. (1899): On a new species of Bhimraj {Dissemurus) with some observations on the so-
called family Dicruridae. J. Bombay Nat. Hist. Soc. 13: 377-378.

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Gopi Sundar, K.S. (1999): Black-necked Storks, Saras Cranes and Dtongo-Cuakoos. Newsletter for
Birdwatchers 39(5): 71-72.

Jones, A.E. (1941): King Crow bullying Terns. J. Bombay Nat. Hist. Soc. 42(4): 931.

Rahmani, A, R. (1981): Large Racket-tailed Drongo and Common Babbler. J. Bombay
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Shiva Kumar, N. (2000): Black-necked Storks, Sarus Cranes and Drongo chicks. Newsletter
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Crows, Jays, Treepies, Magpies

Bennet, S. S. R. (1985): Jungle Crow and Champa tree. Cheetal 27 (1 & 2);

Cunningham, A. H. (1923): The roosting flight of crows. J. Bombay Nat. Hist. Soc. 29: 289.

Murthy, S. (1953): The Jackdaw {Corvus monedula) in Uttar Pradesh. J. Bombay Nat.

Hist. Soc. 51: 505.

Osmaston, B. B. (1903): The Himalayan Nutcracker {Nucifraga hemispila). J. Bombay Nat.
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Sen, S. N. (1944): Late breeding of the Common House Crow {Corvus splendens splendens). J.
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Yahya, H.A.S. & A. Ahmed (1999): Feeding impact of crows Corvus spp. in ‘Bajra’ Pennisetum
typhoides fields around Aligarh Muslim University Campus. Mayura 12: 8-1 1.

Checklists

Abdulali, H. & J. D. Panday (1978): Checklist of the birds of Delhi, Agra and Bharatpur with notes
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Chatterji, N.N., S. Ghosh & K. Mookheijee (2004): List of birds recorded from Dudhwa Tiger Reserve
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Sharma, R, M, Chaudhary, N. Rana & R.K. Sharma (1995): A check-list of birds inhabiting Trishul
airfield, Bareilly. Cheetal 34(3-4): 58-65.

Surveys

Anon. (1982): Checklist of birds of Aligarh and Gir. Newsletter for Birdwatchers 22(7-8): 3.

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Jain, S. P. ( 1 969): A survey of digenetic trematodes from birds in the Varanasi district, India. J. Bombay
Nat. Hist. Soc. 66: 171-174.

Pasha, M. K. S. (1 995): A preliminary avifaunal survey in and around Bijnor, Uttar Pradesh. News-
letter for Birdwatchers 35: 25-28.

Pradhan, S. C. (1993): A preliminary field report on 1993 winter survey of birds in the Nehru Park,
Allahabad (U. P.): In\ Bird conservation, strategies for the 90s and beyond (Eds.: Verghese, A., S.
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Spillett, J. J. (1966): A report on wild life surveys in north India and southern Nepal January-June
1966. J. Bombay Nat. Hist. Soc. 63: 492-628.

Wetlands

Abbasi, F. (2001): A report on Asian Waterfowl Census in wetland of Aligarh district during Janu-
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Gopi Sundar, K.S. (2002): Dying wetlands. Hornbill April-June 2002: 18-20.

Lowther, E. H. N. (1941): Notes on some Indian birds. VI. An Indian river-bed. J. Bombay
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Rahmani, A. R. (1981): Narora Reservoir, U. P. - a potential bird sanctuary. J. Bombay Nat.
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Rahmani, A. R. (1992): The wetlands of Uttar Pradesh. Part 3. Newsletter for Birdwatchers 32(1-2): 3-5.

Rahmani, A. R. & V. M. Arora (1991): Wetlands of Uttar Pradesh - Part 1. Newsletter for
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Rahmani, A. R. & V. M. Arora (1992): Wetlands of Uttar Pradesh - Part 2. Newsletter for
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Ram, L. (1978): Bird migration in Suraha Lake, Ballia, U.P. Cheetal 20(1): 23-25.

Rathore,V & R.K. Sharma (2000): Avifauna of a lake in District Etawah, Uttar Pradesh, India. Zoos ’
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Tiwari, J.K. (1998): Thane Ka Tal - a wetland of international importance. Newsletter for
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Tyabji^N. S. (1962): ‘Birds Qf^di}&£gmh.]\iQQ\\Newsletter for Birdwatchers 2{\y. 8-9.

Vijayan, V. S. (1986): On conserving the bird fauna of Indian wetlands. Proc. Indian Acad. Sci.
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Zafer-ul-Islam, M, (1999): Unexplored wetland ofUttar Pradesh. Newsletter for Birdwatchers 101 .

Protected areas

Anon. (1988): The Dudhwa Tiger Reserve. Sanctuary Asia 8(2): 64-65.

Anon ( 1 990); List of birds recorded from Dudwa National Park, in Status and ecology of the Lesser
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Javed, S. (1996): Structure of the bird communities of the terai forest in Dudwa National Park. Ph.D.
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Javed, S. & A.R. Rahmani (1997): Ecology of tall and wet grasslands of Dudwa National Park. In: A
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Javed, S. & A.R. Rahmani (1998): Conservation of the avifauna of Dudwa National Park,
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Kalam, A. (2005): Birds of Katemiaghat Wildlife Sanctuary, Bahraih district, Uttar Pradesh. Indian
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Sankaran, R. (1989): Dudhwa: Last of the Indian terai. Sanctuary Asia 9(1): 14-29.

Urfi, A. J. (1980): A bird sanctuary near Narora. Newsletter for Birdwatchers 20(2): 5-6.

Region

Anderson, A. (1 875): Notes on a visit to the Lucknow Museum. Stray Feathers 3 : 384-388.

Anon. (1988): Avifauna of Aligarh region. Newsletter for Birdwatchers 28(5-6): 2-4.

Anon. (1991): Suraha Tal . Newsletter for Birdwatchers 31(7&8):l-2.

Bassapannavar, C.H. (1 979): Agarden on top of the world, Hornbill 1 979(July-September): 23-28, 32.

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Briggs, F. S. (1934): Anote on the birds of Ghazipur. J. Bombay Nat. Hist. Soc. 37: 378-390.

Chanda, J. (2000): Birding in Etawah. Newsletter for Birdwatchers 40(4): 48-49.

Cockbum, J. (1876): Letter about various birds fromAllahabad district. 4: 509-511.

Cotton, W. B. (1914): Notes on the game birds of the Basti district. United Provinces. J. Bombay Nat.
Hist. Soc. 22: 802-804.

Field, F. ( 1 922): Rough list and notes on the birds found breeding in the Gonda district, Oudh. J. Bombay
Nat. Hist. Soc. 28: 753-772.

George, J. (1968): Bird Watchers’ Field Club of Roorkee. Newsletter for Birdwatchers 8(3): 3.

Guha, R. ( 1 907): An excursion to Roorkee. Newsletter for Birdwatchers 1 0(5): 12.

Gudlestone, M. A. (191 1): Uncommon birds in the United Provinces. J. Bombay Nat. Hist. Soc. 21 :
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Haque, S.F. ( 1 98 1 ): Dudhwa - a birdwatcher’s paradise. Newsletter for Birdwatchers 2 1 (6): 3-4.

Hume, A. O. (1887): Catalogue of the birds in the Provincial Museum, N.-W. P. and Oudh, Lucknow.
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Ilyas, O. & J.A. Khan (2001): Birds of Binsar. Newsletter for Birdwatchers 41(5): 61-64.

Jesse, W. (1896-99): Birds’ nesting in and around Lucknow. Ibis Series 7, Vol. 2: 1 85-198; Series 7, Vol.
3: 554-562; Series 7, Vol. 5: 344-351.

Jesse, W. ( 1 90 1 ): On a few additions to the birds of Lucknow. Ibis Series 8, Vol. 1 (4): 597-607.

Jesse, W (1902): A list of the birds of Lucknow. Ibis Series 8, Vol. 2(8): 531-566, Series 8, Vol. 3(9): 49-
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Khan, D.S. (1999): Preliminary investigations of bird community structure around Aligarh Fort. Cheetal
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Markham, A.M. (1881): Letters to the Editor. Stray Feathers 1 0( 1 ,2&3): 1 60.

Mohan, D. (1969): Birdwatching at Harsil. Newsletter for Birdwatchers 9(8): 6.

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Nanavaty, RH. (1994): Land of the Elephant Gods Dhikala. Hornbill (4): 28-32
Osmaston, A. E. (1913): The birds of Gorakhpur. J. Bombay Nat. Hist. Soc. 22: 532-549.

Osmaston, B.B. (1918): Further notes on birds nesting in the Tons Valley. J. Bombay Nat.

Hist. Soc. 25(3): 493-495.

Plowden, W.C. (1883): Letters to the Editor. Stray Feathers 10(5): 429.

Rahmanij A.R. (1981): Birds near Narora. Newsletter for Birdwatchers 21(1): 6-7.

Rahmani, A.R. (1982): Nawabganj Priyadarshani Sanctuary. Hornbill 1982(2): 25-28.

Rahmani, A. R. & Q. Qurieshi (1991a): The threatened terai. Sanctuary Asia 11(4): 12-29, 65-71.

Rahmani, A.R. & Q. Qurieshi (1991b): The threatened terai. Newsletter for Birdwatchers 20(1 1): 6.

Ramble, E.W. (1965): Bird notes. Newsletter for Birdwatchers 5(8): 10.

Ramble, E.W. (1965): WhaRs this bird? Newsletter for Birdwatchers 5(9): 8-9.

Rana, B. D. & A. P. Tyagi (1971): Birdwatching around Muzaffamagar, Uttar Pradesh. Newsletter
for Birdwatchers 11(6): 1-4.

Ray, D. (1973): One week in Lucknow (4th to 11th January 1972). Newsletter for
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Reid, G. (1880a): The birds of the Lucknow Civil Division. Stray Feathers 9: 491-504, 10: 1-88.

Reid,G. (1880b): The birds of the Lucknow Civil Division. Stray Feathers 9(5&6): 491-504.

Reid,G. (1887a): The birds of the Lucknow Civil Division. Stray Feathers 10(1,2&3): 1-88.

Reid, G. (1887b): Addenda to the birds of the Lucknow Civil Division. Stray Feathers
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Sharma, A. K. (1973): Birding in the Remount Depot area, Saharanpur. Newsletter for Birdwatchers
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Sharma, A. K. (1984); Migratory avifauna of Meerut, India. Tigerpaper \ \{\): 15-17.

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Sharma, A. K., M. Lata & H. P. Singh (1983): The winter migratory birds of Meerut, India.
Tigerpaper 10(2): 12.

Sharma, A.K. (1984): Migratory avifauna of Meerut India. Tigerpaper 11(4): 15-17.

Tyabji, N. S. (1962): Further notes on the birds of Najafgarh area. Newsletter for Birdwatchers 2(2): 5.

Urfi, A. J. (1980): Birding in Aligarh. Newsletter for Birdwatchers 20: 6-7.

Urfi, A.J. (1980): Birding at Aligarh. Newsletter for Birdwatchers 20: 12-13.

Vyas, S. (1969): Birding at Lucknow. Newsletter for Birdwatchers 9(3): 2-3.

Vyas, S. (1973): Birds of the Indian Institute of Technology, Kanpur. Newsletter for
Birdwatchers 13(10): 5-7.

Agriculture

Bhatnagar, R. K.& R. K. Palta (1994): Bird damage control with chemicals on wheat. Pavo (32): 87-90.

Yahya, H.S.A. & A. Ahmed (1999): Feeding impact of crows Corvus spp. in ‘Bajra’ Pennisetum
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Yasmin, S. (1997): Group size and composition of Indian Peafowl {Pavo cristatus) in an agro-
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Miscellaneous

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Anon (1953): Bird migration in India. J. Bombay Nat. Hist. Soc. 51: 749.

Anon (1961): Bird migration in India. Recovery of ringed birds. J. Bombay Nat. Hist. Soc. 58: 284.

Bhargava, R. (1995): Trapping Hill Birds - Avanishing art. Newsletter for Birdwatchers 35: 102-104.

Blyth, E. (1855): Report of Curator, Zoological Department, for July, 1855. Journal of Asiatic
Society of Bengal 24: 469-479.

Cockbum, J. (1879): Letters to the Editor. Stray Feathers 8(2-5): 418.

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Editors (1951): Bird migration in India. J! Bombay Nat. Hist. Soc. 50(1): 177.

Editors (1953): Bird migration in India, j; Bombay Nat. Hist. Soc. 53(3): 749.

Ganguli, U. (1962): The Redtailed Skink as a food for birds. Newsletter for Birdwatchers 2(5): 4-5.

George, J. (1957): Birds of New Forest. The Indian Forester 83: 674-687, 724-737.

Ghorpade,K. (1976): SQno\ish\rAwdXc\img.Newsletter for Birdwatchers 16(8): 1-6.

Ghosh, M. & C.Haldar (1994): The avian pineal organ: with a special reference to tropical avian pineal
organ. Pavo (34): 1-6.

Gill, E. H. N. ( 1 923-25): A description of the nest and eggs of the common birds occurring in the plains of the
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Grewal, B. & S. Sen (2004): Birding in India. Sanctuary Asia 24(3): 64-65.

Hume, A. O. (1875): Notes. Stray Feathers 4: 225.

Hume, A. O. (1879): Notes. Stray Feathers 8: 494-500.

Iliyas, O. (1996): World Birdwatch - 95. Newsletter for Birdwatchers 36: 24-26.

Kumar, G. (1994): Land of Roar and Trumpet. Sanctuary Asia 14 (5): 14-29.

Kumar, P. (1978): Nest decoration. Newsletter for Birdwatchers 18(9): 11.

Lowther, E. H. N. (1938): Notes on some Indian birds. III. Birds in my garden. J. Bombay
Nat. Hist. Soc. 40: 409-424.

Maclaren, P.I.R. (1949): The dawn chorus in India. J. Bombay Nat. Hist. Soc. 48(2): 372-373.
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Naoroji, R. (1999): Hunters of the skies. Sanctuary Asia 19(2): 14-28.

Osmaston, B. B. (1894): Notes on the nidification of certain birds, the nests of which have not been
previously recorded from India. J. Bombay Nat. Hist. Soc. 9: 190-192.

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Pandey, D. N.& D. Mohan ( 1 993): Nest site selection by cavity-nesting birds on Melia azedarach L. and
management of multiple use forests. J. Bombay Nat. Hist. Soc. 90(1): 58-61.

Plowden, W.C. ( 1 887): Letters to the Editor. Stray Feathers 1 0(6): 520-521 .

Prakash, V. (2000): Wintering in an oil refinery. Hornbill 2000(October-December): 4-8.

Rahmani, A. R (1988): Singhrana Taal. Hornbill 1988(1): 5-7.

Rahmani, A. R (1997): Conservation priorities for grassland birds of India. In: A Study on the
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Rai, Y.M. (1980): Errata. Newsletter for Birdwatchers 20(6-7): 17.

Rai, Y.M. (1982a): Notes. Newsletter for Birdwatchers 22(11-12): 8-9.

Rai, Y.M. (1982b): Notes. Newsletter for Birdwatchers 22(7-8): 1 1-12.

Rai, Y.M. (1983): Birds of the Meerut region. Vardhaman Printers, Meerut.

Rastogi, A.K. (2000): Common/Scientific names of birds. Newsletter for Birdwatchers 40(6): 83.

Rayment, G. M. (1893): Odd notes. J. Bombay Nat. Hist. Soc. 8: 442-444.

Reid, G. (1879): Letters to the Editor. Stray Feathers 8(2-5): 418.

Reid, G. (1887): Addenda to the birds of the Lucknow Civil Division. Stray Feathers 10(6): 444-453.
Rivers, M. (1952): Birds attacking their own reflections. J. Bombay Nat. Hist. Soc. 50: 948.
Singh, J.L. (2000): Birds while jogging. Newsletter for Birdw’atchers 40(5): 67-68.

Singh, J.L. (2001): No drains - no birds. Newsletter for Birdwatchers 41(3): 40-41.

Singh, K. S. ( 1 985): Some random notes on birds of U. P. Newsletter for Birdwatchers 25(3-4): 6-11.
Tripathi, A. (2000): Birds in my garden. Newsletter for Birdwatchers 40(6): 73-74.

Tweedie, M. ( 1 879): Letters to the Editor. Stray Feathers 7(6): 527-528.

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Tweedie, M. ( 1 887): Letters to the Editor. Stray Feathers 1 0(6): 518-51 9.

Yahya, H. S.A. (1992): Balloons as a device for scaring birds. J. Bombay Nat. Hist. Soc. 89: 117.

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UTTARANCHAL

Uttaranchal, a newly formed state, consists mainly of hilly areas which were earlier a part of Uttar Pradesh.
Uttaranchal is bounded by Uttar Pradesh on the south, Nepal on the east, Himachal Pradesh on the west
and China on the northeast. From the hilly districts of Uttaranchal two major Indian rivers originate, Ganga
and Yamuna. Uttaranchal has an area of 53,483 sq. km (1 .6% of the India’s geographical area).

Uttaranchal has an interesting history as it finds mention in the Hindu scriptures as Kedarkhand, Manaskhand
and Himavant. It is often called the Land of Gods (Dev Bhoomi) because of its various holy places and
shrines. The present Uttaranchal was a part of Uttar Pradesh, but after a long agitation for a separate Hill
State by the people, it was separated from Uttar Pradesh to preserve the cultural, tribal and linguistic
identities of the people belonging to these regions. Uttaranchal became the 27* State of the Indian Union
on November 9, 2000 with Dehradun as its capital.

As per the 2001 Census, the total human population of Uttaranchal is 8.48 million (0.8% of the
country’s population): The urban population is 25.6% and 74.4% is rural. The average popula-
tion desnsity is 1 59 persons per sq. km (2001 Census): The tribes constitute 3.0% of the State’s
population.

Vegetation

Uttaranchal ranks sixth amongst the States in terms of percentage of recorded forest area (Ministry
of Environment and Forest 2001): As per the Ministry of Environment and Forest report 2001, the
total forest area of the State is 34,662,00 ha, of which reserve forest is 23,827,00 ha (68.7%),
protected forest 10,673,00 ha (30.8%) and unclassified forest is 162,00 ha (0.5%): The Forest Sur-
vey of India also analysed that the dense forest is 19,023,00 ha (35.6%), open forest 4,915,00 ha
(9.2%) while non-forest is 55.2% (Ministry of Environment and Forest 2001): The Nainital district
has the highest forest cover (73. 1 1%) followed by Champawat and Garhwal and then other districts
(Ministry of Environment and Forest 2001):

The main forest types of the State are Tropical Moist Deciduous, Tropical Dry Deciduous, Sub-
tropical Pine, Himalayan Moist Temperate, Himalayan Dry Temperate, and Sub-alpine and Alpine
Forests (Ministry of Environment and Forest 1999).

AVIFAUNA

In Uttaranchal, 623 species of birds have been recorded (Mohan and Sinha, 2003 unpublished): Out of
these, the Oriental White-backed and Slender-billed vultures are in the Critically Endangered categoiy of
BirdLife International, 1 3 species are Vulnerable, 1 5 species are Near Threatened, while the Cheer Pheasant
and the Western Tragopan are the two restricted range species.

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Pittas

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Dippers

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Thrushes, Shortwings, Robins, Forktails, Wheatears

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Babblers, Laughingthrushes, Babaxes, Barwings, Yuhinas

Ali, S. (1956): Western limits of two East Himalayan birds. J. Bombay Nat. Hist. Soc. 53(3): 468.

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Newsome, J. (1982): Unidentified babbler of Almora. Newsletter for Birdwatchers 22(9-10): 16-17.

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Goldcrest, Prinias, Tesias, Warblers

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Flycatchers

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Tits

George, J. (1965): Grey Tit roosting in a bamboo stump. Newsletter for Birdwatchers 5(5): 8.

Nuthatches, Wallcreeper

George, J. (1962): The Wall Creeper in Roorkee. Newsletter for Birdwatchers 2(5): 15.

Flowerpeckers

Prater, S.H. (1940): The occurrence of the Yellowbellied Flowerpecker {Pachyglossa melanoxantha
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Sunbirds & Spiderhunters

George, J. (1957): A sunbird’s unusual nesting site. J. Bombay Nat. Hist. Soc. 54: 943-944.

Gorge, J. (1958): Nest construction technique of the Purple Sunbird. J. Bombay Nat. Hist.
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George, J. (1962): Sunbirds ‘flycatching’. Newsletter for Birdwatchers 2(4): 9-10.

George, J. (1966): Orientation of sunbird’s nest. Newsletter for Birdwatchers 6(1 1): 9-10.

White-eyes

Gopi Sundar, K.S. & J. Chanda (2002): Foliage-dew bathing in Oriental White-eye Zosterops
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Finches

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Kumar, R.S, (2000): Water acquisition strategy adopted by Goldfinch (Carduelis carduelis). J. Bombay
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Mohan,D. (1990): Shortvvings and Grosbeaks inMandakiiii Valley. A'ms'/e/ter7&r5/rr/H'(3/c/zer530(7-8): 8.

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Shah, S.R. (1979): Orange Honeyguide and Bullfinch, two unusual birds near the Valley of Flow-
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Munias (Estrildid Finches)

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Weavers

Abdulali, H. (1960): A new race of Finn’s Baya, Ploceus megarhynchus Hume. J. Bombay Nat.
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Ali, S. (1956): Crows and Weaver Birds - ratiocination or what? J. Bombay Nat. Hist. Soc. 53(3): 470-472.

Ali, S. & J.H. Crook (1959): Observations on Finn’s Baya {Ploceus megarhynchus Hume) redis-
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Ambedkar, V. C. (1968): Observations on the breeding biology of Finn’s Baya {Ploceus
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Ambedkar, V.C. (1969): Nests of the Baya, Ploceus philippinus (Linnaeus) on telegraph wires. J.
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Ambedkar, V.C. ( 1 972): On the breeding biology of the Blackthroated [Ploceus benghalensis (Linnaeus)]
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Ambedkar, V. C. (1978): Abnormal nests of the Baya Weaver Bird Ploceus philippinus (Linn.): J.
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Bhargava, R. (2000): Apreliminary survey of the western population of Finn’s Weaver in Kumaon terai,
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Crook, J. H. (1963): The Asian weaver birds: problems of co-existence and evolution with particu-
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Starlings & Mynas

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Orioles

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Crows, Jays, Treepies, Magpies

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Mohan, D. (1992): Birds of Mussorrie. Newsletter for Birdwatchers 32(3-4): 4-5.

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Pande, B.C. (1981): Decrease in bird population of Nainital. Newsletter for Birdwatchers 21(6): 13.

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Shah, S.R. (1974): Birdwatching in Garhwal. Newsletter for Birdwatchers 14(9): 1-3.

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Shahabuddin, G. (1994): First birdwatching camp at Corbett Tiger Reserve, May 1 994. Newsletter for
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Khacher, L.S. (1974a): A conversation through the Newsletter. Newsletter for Birdwatchers 14(1 0): 3-5.

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INDEX

States
Bihar - 2-20
Delhi -21-33
Himachal Pradesh - 34-54
Jammu & Kashmir - 55-79
Jharkhand - 80-84
Uttar Pradesh - 85-1 19
Uttaranchal - 120-141

Bird Groups

Grebes - 5, 38, 60, 90
Pelicans - 23

Cormorants/Shags - 5, 60
Darters - 60

Herons, egrets and Bittern - 5, 23, 38, 60, 90
Storks -5, 23,38, 60, 90, 123
Flamingos - 5, 38

Swans, Geese and Ducks - 5, 23, 38, 60, 91, 123

Hawks,Eagles, Buzzards, Vultures, Kites and Harriers - 9, 24, 39, 62, 93, 123
Falcons - 39, 95, 124

Pheasants,Partridge and Quails - 9, 24, 40, 62, 95, 124
Cranes - 41, 63, 97

Rails, Crakes, Moorhens and Coots - 9, 24, 64, 98
Bustards - 1 0, 64, 98
Jacanas - 10, 64
Painted-Snipes - 42

Plovers, Dotterels and Lapwings - 10, 24, 42, 65

Sandpipers, Stint, Snipes, Godwits and Curlews - 10, 42, 99, 126

Ibisbill, Avocets and Stilts - 65, 100

Phalaropes - 10, 25

Coursers and Pratincoles - 1 1

Gulls, Terns and Noddies - 1 1, 25, 65, 100

Sandgrouse - 1 00

Pigeons and Doves - 1 1, 25, 42, 100, 126
Parakeets and hanging Parrots - 25, 42, 101, 126
Cuckoos, Malkohas and Coucals - 1 1, 25, 42, 101, 126
Owls - 11,43,65, 101, 126
Nightjars - 43, 102, 127

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Swifts - 12, 43,102,127

Kingfishers - 12, 25, 43, 65, 102

Trogons - 127

Bee-eaters - 12, 25, 66, 103

Rollers - 12, 66, 103, 127

Hombills - 13, 103

Hoopoes -43, 66, 103, 127

Barbets- 13,26, 43,103,127

Woodpeckers - 13, 25, 44, 66, 103, 127

Honeyguides - 127

Broadbills - 103

Pittas - 13,44, 104, 128

Larks - 13, 26, 44, 66, 104

Swallows and Martins - 13, 26, 44, 66, 104, 128

Wagtails and Pipits - 13, 26, 44, 66, 104

Cuckoo-Shrikes, Flycatcher-Shrikes, Trillers, Minivets, Woodshrikes - 45, 104

Bulbuls and Finchbills - 13, 26, 45, 66, 104, 128

loras, Chloropsis/Leafbird, Fairy-Bluebird - 104

Shrikes - 13, 26, 45, 66, 104, 127

Dippers - 60, 104, 128

Thrushes, Shortwings, Robins, Forktails and Wheatears -14, 27, 45, 67, 105, 128

Babblers, Laughingthrushes, Babaxes, Barwings, Yuhinas - 27, 46, 67, 106, 129

Goldcrest, Prinias,Tesias and Warblers - 27, 46, 67, 107, 129

Parrotbills - 107

Flycatchers - 14, 46, 68, 130

Paradise-flycatcher/Monarch Flycatcher - 68, 108

Tits -46, 68,130

Peduline Tits - 108

Nuthatches and Wallcreepers - 28, 68, 108, 130
Treecreepers - 46, 108
Flowerpeckers - 130

Sunbirds and Spiderhunters - 14, 108, 130

White-eyes - 130

Buntings - 28, 108

Finches -47, 69, 108, 131

Munias- 14, 28, 69,109,131

Sparrows and Snowfmches - 15, 69, 109

Weavers - 15, 109, 131

Starlings and Mynas - 15,28,47, 69, 110, 132

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Orioles-15,48, no, 132
Drongos-15, 48,110,132

Crows, Jays, Treepies amd Magpies - 15,28,48, 69, 111,133

Others

Introduction - 1
Index - 142

Checklists - 28, 49, 70, 110
Survey -29, 49, 70,111,133
Wetlands - 16, 29, 49, 70, 112
Region - 16, 30, 50,71, 113, 135
Protected Areas - 16, 29, 49, 71, 113, 133
Agriculture - 52, 116, 138
Conservation - 18, 53, 75, 138
Miscellaneous - 19, 32, 53, 75, 110, 138

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