The Birds Of Kutch

Download or read book Dr. SÁLIM ALI written by Smt. Rajeshwari Krishna and published by Sapna Book House (P) Ltd.. This book was released on 2012-05-25 with total page 32 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Sálim Moizuddin Abdul Ali was an Indian ornithologist and naturalist. Sometimes referred to as the "birdman of India", Salim Ali was among the first Indians to conduct systematic bird surveys across India and his bird books helped develop ornithology. He became the key figure behind the Bombay Natural History Society after 1947 and used his personal influence to garner government support for the organisation, create the Bharatpur bird sanctuary (Keoladeo National Park) and prevent the destruction of what is now the Silent Valley National Park. He was awarded India's second highest civilian honour, the Padma Vibhushan in 1976.