Covering more than 450 species of birds, this is the first book to focus exclusively and comprehensively on the birds of Uttarakhand. It is a must for amateur bird watchers and travellers in this region. The descriptions of the birds are concise and easily understandable alongside a beautiful hand-painted illustration. It also has an introduction to each order and family, providing useful and interesting information for new birders. Dr Shekhar Pathak, noted environmentalist and historian says, "This well-researched and visually rich book will make you a friend of birds and the Himalayas." Noted naturalist and wildlife photographer Anup Sah says, "This book with descriptive illustrations and precise text will enable even a layman to study the wonderful diversity of birds. It also stands out as it has a hindi addition as well which will be useful for the locals."