Birds of Western Maharashtra : A Reference
Guide/compiled by Anand Prasad. Goa, Other India Press, 2006, viii, 316 p.,
(pbk). ISBN 81-85569-73-8.
Contents: Introduction. 2. List of species. 3. Deletions and unconfirmed records. 4. Key to observers and contributors. 5. Main references. 6. Specific references. 7. Species index.
"Reliable data bases of the kind that Anand Prasad has meticulously produced not only help conservationists measure population changes but also assist in detecting cases of conservation concern, besides being a great help to ornithologists and bird-watchers.
Birds of Western Maharashtra : A Reference Guide highlights the present status of each bird species reported, its distribution based on specimens, recorded sightings, breeding, long distance and local migration and population changes. Recent proposed taxonomic changes and many subspecies have also been incorporated. An essential book for all 'species' of bird watcher."