London: Bloomsbury Books, (2026. second edition), Octavo, paperback, colour illustrations, text illustrations, maps.

With a wide range of habitats and a dazzling and diverse avifauna, the Indian subcontinent is one of the world's greatest birding hotspots. This second edition of Richard Grimmett, Carol Inskipp and Tim Inskipp's ground-breaking work is a comprehensive field guide to the region, covering all species known to occur in India, Pakistan, Nepal, Bhutan, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka and the Maldives.

Fully revised and updated, this authoritative book includes more than 240 colour plates of detailed illustrations, alongside concise species accounts describing key identification features, range, habitat and voice with accurate range maps for each species.

Peerless in the scope of its coverage yet still portable enough for field use, Field Guide to Birds of the Indian Subcontinent is an essential companion for any birdwatcher tackling the mountains, rainforests, plains, wetlands or deserts of this magical region.

Contents
Introduction
Acknowledgements
How to use this book
- Species included
- Taxonomy and nomenclature
- Species accounts
Plumage terminology
Glossary
The Indian Subcontinent
- Climate
- Main habitats and bird species
- Importance for birds
Threats and conservation
Family summaries
References
Species accounts and plates
Appendix 1 – vagrants
Index.