Birdwatching is a scientific skill that deepens our understanding of biodiversity and the natural world. This textbook is carefully designed for undergraduate students of the Skill Enhancement Course (SEC) in accordance with NEP 2020.
The book covers essential techniques of bird observation, identification, and documentation. It explains bird morphology, adaptations, for flight, and behavioural traits, and explores bird importon, important bird areas of India, field guides, digital tools, and the ecological roles of birds in maintaining ecosystem balance.
With student-friendly language, illustrations, checklists, and field exercises, this textbook builds observation skills, scientific curiosity, and appreciation for avian diversity and conservation.
About the Author
Dr. Seema Kumari
Dr. Seema Kumari is the Head of the Zoology Department, Dronacharya Government College, Gurugram, Haryana. She has qualified CSIR-NET, received the UGC-JRF and University Research Scholarship, and published research papers and review articles in reputed journals. She has also received Best Poster and Best Research Paper Awards at an international conference.
Dr. Umesh Kumar
Dr. Umseh Kumar is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Zoology at MNS Government College, Bhiwani, Haryana. He has qualified the CSIR-UGC NET, GATE, and ARS-NET examinations. He has also received the UGC D.Phil. Fellowship, CSIR Junior and Senior Research Fellowships, and the ICMR Junior Research Fellowship. His academic contributions include research papers, review articles, and book chapters published in reputed journals and scholarly volumes. He was also honoured with the Best Research Paper Award at an international conference.
Mr. Shrikant Gautam
Mr. Shrikant Gautam is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Zoology, Matinni Lall Modi College, Moolanagar, Ghaziabad. He has qualified CSIR-NET-JRF and GATE in Life Sciences and has published research papers in reputed international journals.
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