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Salim Ali
Salim Ali
Born 12 November 1896
Bombay, Bombay Presidency, British India
Died 20 June 1987 (aged 90)
Bombay, Maharashtra, India
Nationality Indian
Spouse(s) Tehmina Ali
Awards
Padma Bhushan (1958)
Padma Vibhushan (1976)
J. Paul Getty Award for Conservation Leadership (1975)
Scientific career
Fields Ornithology
Natural history
Sálim Moizuddin Abdul Ali (12 November 1896 – 20 June 1987)[1] was an Indian ornithologist and naturalist. Sometimes referred to as the \"birdman of India\", Salim Ali was among the first Indians to conduct systematic bird surveys across India and wrote several bird books that popularised ornithology in India. He became a key figure behind the Bombay Natural History Society after 1947 and used his personal influence to garner government support for the organisation, create the Bharatpur bird sanctuary (Keoladeo National Park) and prevent the destruction of what is now the Silent Valley National Park. Along with Sidney Dillon Ripley he wrote the landmark ten volume Handbook of the Birds of India and Pakistan, a second edition of which was completed after his death. He was awarded the Padma Bhushan in 1958 and the Padma Vibhushan in 1976, India\'s third and second highest civilian honours respectively.[2] Several species of birds, a couple of bird sanctuaries and institutions have been named after him.
Laeeq Futehally
Laeeq Futehally is a writer and garden designer. She worked as the Literary Editor of Quest for over twenty years. Achal Prabhala is a writer and researcher in Bangalore. Arshia Sattar works with classical Indian literatures and teaches at various institutions across the country.
Salim Ali
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