Contents: Preface. 1. Bird topography. 2. Understanding this book. 3. 150 birds in focus. 4. About birdwatching. 5. Bibliography. 6. Birds on the internet. 7. Index. 8. The eggylogue.

"This book is an excellent photographic guide to the birds of the Indian subcontinent. The eye-catching photographs that flawlessly capture the detail of each bird's beauty are accompanied by crisp descriptions and brief identification hints."