Contents: Foreword. Preface. 1. Introduction. 2. How to use this book. 3. Abbreviations used. 4. Descriptions of the parts of a bird. 5. Species pages. 6. Bibliography. 7. Internet references. 8. Index of scientific names. 9. Index of common names. Field guide illustrated by excellent colour photos of 354 species of birds which have been recorded from the Indian Sundarbans, West Bengal. Each species description includes: Scientific, Indian and English names; Size and Description; Habits and Habitats; Food; Call; Nesting; Distribution.