Where would you find the single largest collection of Indian bird skins?
Natural History Museum in London
Indian Museum at Kolkata
American Museum of Natural History
Paris Natural History Museum
Answer
The Natural History Museum in London houses the single largest collection of Indian bird skins, containing more than 12,000 specimens. The collection was started in the early 19th century by the British East India Company, and has been expanded over the years by donations and purchases. The skins are used for research purposes by scientists, and are also on display in the museum's galleries.
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