Each Little Bird That Sings: Discover India’s Birds and Their Myths and Legends

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Nature & Wildlife

Each Little Bird That Sings: Discover India’s Birds and Their Myths and Legends

By: Jayantika Davé

495.00

  • ISBN: 978-93-6156-746-9
  • Pages: 260 pages
  • Published: March 2025
  • Format: Paperback
  • Imprint: Rupa
  • Language: English

Have you ever spotted a bird and wished you could name it instantly—without wading through complex classifications and scientific jargon? Each Little Bird That Sings makes bird identification effortless by grouping 250 common Indian birds by their predominant colour and size, allowing even a beginner to recognize them at a glance.

But this book is more than just a field guide. Alongside crisp photographs for easy identification, it weaves in captivating tales and folklore from Indian scriptures, mythology, and real-life birding experiences. Stunning hand-drawn illustrations breathe life into these stories, making every discovery richer and more meaningful.


Whether you are a new birder, a nature lover, or simply someone who enjoys a good story, this book will transform the way you see the feathered world around you.

Jayantika Davé has been a passionate birder for over fifty years, having been introduced to this fascinating hobby at a very young age by her learned ornithologist grandfather K.N. Davé. She is the author of 100 Indian Garden Flowers, and lives in Gurugram and Shyamkhet, Uttarakhand. In her professional life, Jayantika is an advisor on human resource strategy and has led the human resources function in global organizations.

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