Q. Recently the birthday of India Ornithologist Salim Ali was celebrated as National Birds day all over the India. Who is considered to be the father of Indian Ornithology?
Answer:
Allan Octavian Hume
Notes: Allan Octavian Hume was a Scottish civil servant, political reformer and the founder of the Indian National Congress. He was described by Dr Salim Ali as 'Father' of Indian Ornithology.
Salim Moizuddin Abdul Ali was an Indian ornithologist and naturalist. Sometimes referred to as the "Birdman of India", Salim Ali was the first Indian to conduct systematic bird surveys across India and wrote several bird books that popularized ornithology in India.