Head of a Negress Painting by Paul Gauguin

Dr. Salim Ali is one of the most widely known ornithologists in the world today. It was the undying curiosity of a ten year old Salim in 1906, that turned him into an internationally acclaimed bird scientist. Even as a child, salim Ali was fond of roaming in the free atmosphere of nature. For this reason, he also failed to complete his education. Salim was born on November 12, 1896. When he grew up, he was sent to Burma to help his brother in his work. In Burma, Salim Ali’s heart lay in observing different kinds of birds.