About the Book: A Birders Handbook to Manipal A Birders Handbook to Manipal is the comprehensive, up-to-date work covering the 204 species so far known to have been found in Manipal. It is the cumulative result of 3.5 years of regular monitoring of several habitats and species of the region and provides precise data regarding the distribution and status of each of the species as well as fantastic colour photographs of each with a CD too. It is designed to complement your field guide and enhance your birding experience in Manipal. About the Author: Ramit Singal Ramit Singal is a 4th year engineering student from Manipal Institute of Technology of Manipal University. He has been taking his birds and birding seriously since 2006. He is an experienced birdwatcher regularly contributing to media articles, online blogs and websites, nationwide monitoring programs, while also conducting regular birdwalks for New as well as old birders in Manipal.