EIACP PC Resource Partner (RP) on Avian Ecology

Bird Species Resources – India

1. A Checklist of the Birds of India

Authors: Praveen J., Jayapal R., & Pittie A.
Published in: Indian BIRDS, Vol. 11: 113–170 (2016)

This is the foundational national checklist of bird species recorded within the political boundaries of India. It forms the base for all later versions and includes scientifically verified species data.

2. Checklist of the Birds of India (Version 9.1)

Authors: Praveen J. & Jayapal R.
Published on: 5 May 2025
Official Website: www.indianbirds.in/india

This is the most updated version of the Indian bird checklist. It includes the latest taxonomic revisions, new bird records, and conservation metadata (IUCN, WPA 2022, CITES, CMS, and endemicity).