Publisher's Synopsis
This is a special re-print of the artwork of E.C. Stuart Baker's "Indian Pigeons and Doves" has not seen the light of day since it was first published in 1913. Included are detailed descriptions, observations and notes taken by Baker on his expeditions to India in search of the region's wild pigeon and dove species. Included are 51 different species, including the Snow Pigeon, the Bengal Green Pigeon, Nicobar Pigeons, Blue Hill Pigeons, Pink Necked Green Pigeon, Eastern Stock Pigeon, Purple Wood Pigeon, Persian Turtle Doves, Burmese Red Doves, the Indian Ring Dove, Spotted Doves and many more. The only book of its kind and a treasure for those interested in pigeons and doves, or the birds of the region. Note: This edition is a perfect facsimile of the original edition and is not set in a modern typeface. As a result, some type characters and images might suffer from slight imperfections or minor shadows in the page background.
