The Nests and Eggs of Indian Birds, Volume 1
1889
The Nests and Eggs of Indian Birds, Volume 1
1889
Nature/Gardening/Animals, Science - Biology
The Nests and Eggs of Indian Birds, Volume 1, written by Allan Octavian Hume and first published in 1889, is a detailed scientific guide to the nests and eggs of various bird species in India. This work compiles Hume's extensive observations on bird biology, nesting behaviors, and egg characteristics, supported by illustrations. It serves as a significant resource for ornithologists and naturalists, emphasizing the importance of preserving data on Indian avian life and the transition of the work to Eugene W. Oates for continued study.

