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Threatened Birds of Maharashtra is the third book in the 'Threatened Birds' series published by Oxford University Press. This book will help the readers assess the present status and distribution of threatened birds in the Maharashtra. Summary of the Book Threatened Birds of Maharashtra authored by renowned ornithologists, Asad R. Rahmani, Raju Kasambe, Sujit Narwade, Pramod Patil and Noor I. Khan, identifies the near-threatened bird species in the state. The book recommends suitable measures for their long-term protection and conservation. Replete with stunning color photographs, this book will make for an informative and entertaining read. About the Authors Asad R. Rahmani is a renowned ornithologist and the Director of the Bombay Natural History Society since 1997. He has written over 150 research papers for national and international journals, 12 books, and numerous articles and book reviews. His research interest is the conservation of Indian bustards, storks and cranes, and other endangered species of birds. Raju Kasambe completed his PhD in Ecology and breeding behavior of Indian Grey Hornbills. He has over 100 publications on butterflies and birds to his credit and has authored Important Bird Areas in Maharashtra: Priority Sites for Conservation and Maharashtratil Phulapakhare (Butterflies of Maharashtra). Sujit Narwade is a Project Scientist at Bombay Natural History Society. He is coordinating various research projects including a project on the Great Indian Bustard at Chandrapur area, which he recently completed. Pramod Patil is a postgraduate medical doctor and an amateur birdwatcher. He is a keen interest in the socio-economic aspects of grasslands, dry-land farming, and associated wildlife conservation problems in India. Noor I. Khan is a Scientific Associate Officer at Bombay Natural History Society since 2006. He has contributed several scientific articles related to the conservation of threatened species.