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Ethno-Ornithology of Lepchas of Sikkim

Vanya Jha and Ajeya Jha, Readworthy Publications, 2012, xii, 203 p, ISBN : 9789350181577, $55.00 (Includes free airmail shipping)

Ethno-Ornithology of Lepchas of SikkimContents: Foreword. Preface. 1. Conceptual framework. 2. Lepcha  bird nomenclature. 3. Birds in Lepcha myths of origins. 4. Birds in day to day lives of Lepcha people. 5. Lepcha views on birds. 6. Bird behaviour as depicted in Lepcha folklores. 7. Traditional knowledge of Lepchas on rhythmic behaviour of birds. 8. Birds of Lepcha songs and dances. Annexure. Bibliography. Index.
 
Ethno-ornithology is the study of the relationship between people and birds. This book makes an in-depth study of ethno-ornithological traditions of the Lepchas—an aboriginal group of people of North-East India. Bringing to light the Lepcha bird nomenclature, it describes in detail the place of birds in Lepcha myths of origins and their importance in the day-to-day lives of the Lepcha people. Taking note of Lepcha views on the birds, it also presents behaviour of different birds as depicted in Lepcha folktales, songs and dances.
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