The definitive field guide to the birds of the Indian Subcontinent. Helm Field Guides — fully revised and updated edition.
This compact, authoritative, and beautifully illustrated guide covers over 1,300 species found across India, Pakistan, Nepal, Sri Lanka, Bhutan, Bangladesh, and the Maldives — one of the richest and most varied bird regions on Earth.
Whether you're a seasoned birdwatcher chasing lifers in the Western Ghats, a researcher working in the Himalayas, or someone who has just started noticing the birds in their own backyard, this is the essential companion for the field.
Inside the guide
- Detailed colour illustrations of every species — male, female, and key plumages
- Distribution maps showing range across the subcontinent
- Concise, expert identification notes including key field marks, calls, and habits
- Coverage of every regularly occurring species — residents, migrants, and vagrants
- Designed to be slipped into a backpack and used in the field
About the authors
Richard Grimmett is Director of Conservation at BirdLife International and has worked on bird conservation across the Indian Subcontinent for decades.
Carol and Tim Inskipp are leading authorities on the birds of the Indian Subcontinent. They have authored or co-authored a number of landmark works, including the original Birds of the Indian Subcontinent, and have spent many years working in and writing about the region's avifauna.
About Helm Field Guides
Helm Field Guides (an imprint of Bloomsbury) are the gold standard for serious birdwatchers worldwide — trusted by professionals, amateurs, and conservationists alike.
