Salim Ali
Academic
1896 – 1987
Who was Salim Ali?
Sálim Moizuddin Abdul Ali 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 his bird books helped develop ornithology. He became the 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 and prevent the destruction of what is now the Silent Valley National Park. He was awarded India's second highest civilian honour, the Padma Vibhushan in 1976.
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- Born
- Nov 12, 1896
Mumbai - Also known as
- Sálim Ali
- Sálim Ali
- Parents
- Spouses
- Religion
- Islam
- Nationality
- India
- Education
- St. Xavier's College-Autonomous, Mumbai
Zoology - Queen Mary School, Mumbai
- St. Xavier's College-Autonomous, Mumbai
- Lived in
- Mumbai
- Died
- Jul 27, 1987
Mumbai
Submitted
on July 23, 2013
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