An Introduction to Birds/Gurdarshan Singh and H. Bhaskar. New Delhi, Campus Books, 2003, xii, 242 p., figs., $25. ISBN 81-8030-011-0.

Contents: Preface. 1. General characters and classification of Aves (birds). 2. Some representatives of class Aves. 3. Columba Livia. 4. Integument and exoskeleton of Columba. 5. Musculature and perching mechanism of Columba. 6. Digestive system of Columba. 7. Respiratory system of Columba. 8. Circulatory system of Columba. 9. Nervous system of Columba. 10. Sense organs in Columba. 11. Urinogenital system of Columba. 12. Endoskeleton of fowl. 13. Embryology of chick. 14. Palate in birds. 15. Birds are glorified reptiles. 16. Archaeopteryx. 17. Flightless birds or Ratitae. 18. Flight in birds. 19. Flight adaptations of birds. 20. Migration of birds. 21. Modifications of beaks in birds. 22. Types of feet in birds. 23. Territorial behaviour of birds. 24. Reproductive behaviour of birds. 25. Economic importance of birds.

"The present book "An Introduction to Birds" in which complete description of different types of birds has been given. The types have been drawn from all the classes of birds. In order to make the book subjective and informative, the complete and update help of outstanding works of various authors have been taken and we are highly greatful to them. We have tried to prepare the book will all important animals, describing their detailed classification, morphology, anatomy, physiology and embryology.

"Authors hope that the book will be proved to be a boon for the readers, students as well as teachers." (jacket) No. 32284

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