About

Welcome to ornithology.in – a space created to help you learn about birds, explore the world of ornithology, and find your path in this exciting field. We are committed to bringing to you trustworthy, science-based information and support your journey as a student, birder, or researcher.

Whether you’re just starting out or already deep into bird study, we have something for you. Our Advice page helps you navigate the many career pathways in ornithology. To stay inspired, meet scientists across India through our Researchers’ Corner. If you’re searching for labs, mentors, or collaborations, our Directory of Ornithologists brings this information together in one place. You can explore academic programs related to wildlife in India, enroll in our 3-credit online NPTEL Basic Course in Ornithology, look up grants and fellowships, or dive into 101 key research questions shaping the future of Indian ornithology.

The resources here are built through collaboration with many young researchers and scientists, and we are committed to growing this space with the broader ornithology community. If you would like to contact us, share a resource, or explore ways in which we can support you, please write to us at [email protected]

Photos used on this website are from our photographer friends: Abhijit Mishra, Abhishek Das, Albin Jacob, Arpit Bansal, Aseem Kothiala, Bhaarat Vyas, Garima Bhatia, Hari K. Patibanda, Novelkumar M.S., Parthasarathi Chakrabarati, Rahul Singh, Ramesh Desai, Saswat Mishra. We are grateful to everyone who has contributed to making this effort possible.

ornithology.in is a collective effort among many individuals and institutions (listed here and in other pages on this website), and is facilitated by the Education and Public Engagement programme at the Nature Conservation Foundation, with support from Rohini Nilekani Philanthropies.