Mumbai and its surrounding
hills, forests, lakes and creeks
host over a quarter of India’s
avifauna – more than 350 species
of birds that include resident as
well as local and winter migrants.
Birds of Mumbai enables easy
identification of these birds,
classified under four distinct
habitats – Wetlands, Forests,
Grass & Scrub and Urban
Areas. A detailed description
of the plumage, habits,size,
distinguishing calls, as well
as distribution and status of
each species is supported with
Carl D’Silva’s finely detailed
watercolour illustrations.
Comprehensive yet concise, this
easy-to-use pocket guide not
only acquaints the layperson with
the region’s avifauna, but also
serves as a handy reference for
the avid birdwatcher.
Sunjoy Monga is a naturalist, writer, wildlife cinematographer and photographer with a deep commitment to the environment and natural history issues. Second-prize winner in the 1991 BBC British Gas International Photographer of the Year competition, he was a cameraman and consultant for Channel Four’s documentary series In Search of Wild India, as well as the Indian consultant for Sir David Attenborough’s BBC natural history project The Trials of Life. He is also the author of City Forest, Wildlife Reserves of India and The Mumbai Nature Guide.