Synopsis 180 forms of waterbirds and 36 wetland dependant birds from Northern India are illustrated in 40 colour plates. Precise information on diagnostics, habits, habitat, residential status, food, abundance, distributional range is provided. Conservation status of Threatened species is given. The Globally and Nearly Threatened species are distinctly marked in drawings. 204 distribution maps are individually placed with species. Bibliographic location and waterbird diversity of Indian Ramsar Sites has been highlighted. Conventions on conservation of birds, wildlife trade and related legislature are also summarised. Indexes to Scientific and English names of waterbirds have been provided for easy reference. Waterbird census data sheet in concurrences with Wetlands International format is provided as folia.