This book showcases over 50 bird species of Kerala, capturing their beauty and behaviors in stunning photography. It highlights the region’s rich ecosystems and underscores the importance of conservation for future generations
Over 50 species of both local and migratory birds, this book gives a vivid description of the birdlife of Kerala. Each chapter brings out the rich wildlife and landscapes of Kerala by focusing on a bird in its natural habitat. The hornbills are the first to appear, followed by the quiet Lesser Whistling Duck.
02. Great Hornbill
06. Cormorant
07. Oriental Darter
11. Egrets
12. Sandpiper
14. Whiskered Tern
16. Asian Openbill
17. Grey Heron
18. Purple Heron
19. Straited Heron
21. Yellow Bittern
24. Eurasian Cooth
27. Glossy Ibis
28. Northern Pintail
30. Spotted Dove
31. Shrikes
32. Bee eaters
33. Asian Paradise Fly Catcher
35. Wagtails
37. Plain Prinia
40. Drongos
41. Leafbird
44. Rosy Starling
46. Jungle Myna
48. Purple Sunbird
49. Common Hill Myna
51. Jungle Babbler
53. Bhraminy Kite
55. Jungle Owl
56. Indian Scops Owl
57. Crow
Chapter 3 examines the fishing prowess of the cormorants, while Chapter 4 highlights the elegant Darter. In chapter five, the Bronze-winged Jacana adorns the floating plants, in chapter six, the Spot-billed Pelican is the attraction.
Chapter seven introduces the fearless Grey-headed Swamphen, while chapter eight showcases the ferocious “Fighting Series” of Egrets. Chapter nine features the nimble Sandpiper, and chapter ten highlights the graceful Indian Spot-billed Duck. The hunting prowess of the Whiskered Tern shows in chapter eleven, while the Pheasant-tailed Jacana stands out in chapter twelve.
Chapter 13 covers the Asian Openbill, while Chapter 14 discusses other herons. Chapters 15 and 16 feature waterbirds like the Cotton Pygmy Goose and Asian Woolly-necked Stork..Chapter 17 explores kingfisher hunting techniques, Chapter 18 clarifies Spotted Dove vocalizations, Chapter 19 covers Shrikes, and Chapter 20 highlights the aerial acrobatics of Bee-eaters.
Chapter 21 highlights Paradise Flycatcher, Chapter 22 shows the Wagtail, and Chapter 23 covers the Red-whiskered Bulbul, Grey Wagtail and other some tree birds. Chapters twenty-four and twenty-five feature Kerala’s raptors, the Brahminy Kite and Crested Serpent Eagle.
Nocturnal birds such as the Indian Scops Owl and Jungle Owl illuminate the night in chapter 26. In the final chapter, it talks about how humans interact with the intelligent crow.
The book showcases Kerala’s birdlife and highlights the importance of its conservation for future generations.
In conclusion, this book highlights the rich birdlife of Kerala and the species that support its vibrant ecosystem. Through beautiful photography, it shows the resilience of nature and the delicate balance of these habitats. The collection stresses the importance of protecting both the birds and their environments for future generations. It’s a call to preserve Kerala’s natural spaces for wildlife survival and planetary health.
By the last page, I hope you appreciate Kerala’s remarkable and colorful bird diversity.
Each chapter showcases expertly photographed birds in their native habitat. From soaring hornbills to gliding waders, each species sustains the ecosystem’s balance.
This collection celebrates nature’s resilience and survival power. It reminds us that life gains vitality when we value our connection with nature. Each species, with its unique habits and timeless beauty, is both a wonder and a steward of its habitat. They represent the fragile balance between resilience and vulnerability that characterizes our ecosystems.
Their existence drives home a fundamental truth: protecting the places that these birds call home is part and parcel of protecting them. We protect the invaluable ecosystems of coastal regions, backwaters, wetlands, and forests. so future generations can experience the same sense of wonder and awe that we are fortunate to enjoy today.
By doing so, we not only save individual species but also the very life itself, thus saving Kerala’s beautiful and rich ornithological life for many generations to come. Because of this, this book goes beyond merely being a celebration of beauty; it is an appeal to ensure that we protect different kinds of ecosystems that are essential supports of the natural world and serve as its custodians.
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