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These are reprint editions reprinted with the help of original book just to give the original look and feel we do not change its format and text due to which in some cases the text is not like new. About The Book: Indian Birds: Being a Key to the Common Birds of the Plains of India* by Douglas Dewar is a practical field guide designed for easy bird identification. Instead of relying on complex taxonomic details, Dewar classifies birds by visible traits like size, color, and behavior, making the book accessible to beginners and casual observers. Concentrating on common species of the Indian plains, it provides concise, clear descriptions. Serving as a companion to scholarly ornithology, it encourages enjoyable, immediate birdwatching experiences. About The Author: Douglas Dewar (1875–1957) was a British barrister, civil servant in India, and noted ornithologist. Educated at Jesus College, Cambridge, he joined the Indian Civil Service in 1898 and served as Accountant General of Punjab. Passionate about birds, Dewar authored numerous books and articles on Indian ornithology, emphasizing field observation over museum study. He criticized excessive species classification and was a vocal opponent of Darwinian evolution, co-founding the Evolution Protest Movement. His writings combined scientific insight with accessible, engaging natural history storytelling The Title 'Indian Birds: Being A Key To The Common Birds Of The Plains Of India written/authored/edited by Douglas Dewar', published in the year 1910. The ISBN 9789374470008 is assigned to the Hardcover version of this title. This book has total of pp. 236 (Pages). The publisher of this title is Gyan Publishing House. This Book is in English. The subject of this book is Birds-India. Size of the book is 14.34 x 22.59 cms.