Books:

• Kalsi, R.S., Sharma, S.C., and Chaudhary, J.R. 2020. Birds of Haryana - A Field Guide. E-Book Link to Google Play Books Store

• Kalsi, R.S., Sharma, S.C., and Chaudhary, J.R. 2019. Birds of Haryana - A Field Guide. Unique Publications, Panipat, India. 1-602. Link

Papers:

• Sehgal, Kumar, D., Kalsi, R.S. & Singh, R. 2023. Interaction between leopard and wild boar sharing a rare meal in the Shiwalik foothills. CATnews, 78, 17-18.

• Sehgal, J.J., Panda, D., Kumar, D., Kalsi, R.S., Allen, M.L., & Singh, R. 2023. Does the size of a protected area matter? An assessment of leopard population and habitat usage in a protected area of Shiwalik foothills, Himalaya. Mammal Research, 68(3). https://doi.org/10.1007/s13364-023-00701-6 Published Online 27 June 2023

• Kaul, R.; Kalsi, R.S.; Singh, R.; Basnet, H.; Awan, M.N. 2022. Cheer Pheasant (Catreus wallichii) and the Conservation Paradox: Importance of Unprotected Areas. Diversity, 14, 785. https://doi.org/10.3390/d14100785 (Pdf) Published 21 September 2022

• Sehgal, J.J., Kumar, D., Kalsi, R.S., Allen, M.L., and Singh, R. 2022. Spatio-temporal overlap of leopard and prey species in the foothills of Shiwalik, Himalaya. Eur. J. Wildl. Res. 68, 18 (9 pages). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10344-022-01568-9 (Pdf) Published 05 March 2022

• Kalsi, R.S. 2022. Roadmap for wildlife research and conservation in India. 297-306. In: Sobti, R.C. (Ed.) Advances in Animal Experimentation and Modeling - Understanding Life Phenomena. Academic Press. ISBN: 978-0-323-90583-1. https://doi.org/10.1016/B978-0-323-90583-1.00011-8 (https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/B9780323905831000118)

• Choudhary, S., Chauhan, N.S. and Kalsi, R. 2020. Impact of urbanization on seasonal population status and occupancy of house sparrows in Delhi, India. Current Science, 119, 10, 1706-1711. (Pdf)

• Choudhary, S., Chauhan, N.S. and Kalsi, R. 2020. Finding clues in cities: nest site selection by house sparrows across a varied habitat matrix in Delhi, India. Current Science, 118, 1304-1309. (Pdf)

• Choudhary, S., Chauhan, N.S and Kalsi, R. 2019. Seasonal habitat selection by house sparrow across the urbanization matrix in Delhi, India. Journal of Wildlife and Biodiversity, 3(4), 57-65. 10.22120/jwb.2019.113270.1084. ISSN (online) 2588-3526. (Pdf)

• Kalsi, R.S., Sharma, S.C., and Chaudhary, J.R. 2017. Hooded Pitta Pitta sordida in Kalesar National Park, Haryana, India. Indian BIRDS, 13, 5, 137-138. ISSN 0973-1407. (Pdf)

• Shah, J.N., Kalsi, R.S., Kaul, R. and Khan, J.A. 2015. Response of broadcast calls of Cheer pheasant Catreus wallichii on raptors in Majathal-Harsang Wildlife Sanctuary, Himachal Pradesh, India. Indian Forester, 141 (10): 1103. ISSN 0019-4816 (Print), 2321-094X (Online).

• Kalsi, R.S., Sharma, S. & Kalsi, M. 2015. Threat status of birds of Yamuna NagarDistrict, Haryana, India. Journal of Threatened Taxa, 7(3), 7024–7028. ISSN     0974-7907 (online)     0974-7893 (print) DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.11609/JoTT.o4034.7024-8  (Pdf)

• Rana, S., Kalsi, R.S. and Burra, M.R. 2012. Home range comparison of male and female Grey francolin (Francolinus pondicerianus) using radiotelemetry. Rec. zool. Surv. India, 112 (Part-3), 13-18. ISSN 0375-1511. (Pdf).

• Mukesh, Kalsi, R.S., Mandhan, R.P. and Sathyakumar, S. 2011. Genetic diversity studies of Red junglefowl across its distribution range in northern India. Asian Journal of Biotechnology, 3 (3), 293-301. ISSN 1996-0700, 10.3923/ajbkr.2011.293.301 (Pdf)

• Fernandes, M., Mukesh, Sathyakumar, S., Kaul, R., Kalsi, R.S. and Sharma, D. 2009. Conservation of Red junglefowl Gallus gallus in India. International Journal of Galliformes Conservation, 1, 94-101. ISSN 2046-2190. (Pdf)

• Sathyakumar, S. and Kalsi, R.S. Partridges, Quails, Francolins and Snowcocks. In: Sathyakumar, S. and Sivakumar, K. (eds.). 2007. Galliformes of India. ENVIS, Wildlife & Protected Areas, Vol. 10(1). Wildlife Institute of India, Dehra Dun. 3-31. ISSN: 0972-088X. (Pdf)

• Fernandes, M., Mukesh, Sathyakumar, S., Kaul, R. Kalsi, R.S. and Sharma, D. Conservation of Red Junglefowl (Gallus gallus) in India – Towards mapping abundance and genetic diversity. In: Sathyakumar, S. and Sivakumar, K. (eds.). 2007. Galliformes of India. ENVIS, Wildlife & Protected Areas, Vol. 10(1). Wildlife Institute of India, Dehra Dun. 61-68. ISSN: 0972-088X. (Pdf)

• Kalsi, R.S., Kaul, R. and Sathyakumar, S. The Himalayan Quail – extinct or evasive? In: Sathyakumar, S. and Sivakumar, K. (eds.). 2007. Galliformes of India. ENVIS, Wildlife & Protected Areas, Vol. 10(1). Wildlife Institute of India, Dehra Dun. 79-82. ISSN: 0972-088X. (Pdf)

• Kalsi, R.S. Status, distribution and management of galliformes in arid and semi-arid zones of India. In: Sathyakumar, S. and Sivakumar, K. (eds.). 2007. Galliformes of India. ENVIS, Wildlife & Protected Areas, Vol. 10(1). Wildlife Institute of India, Dehra Dun. 101-104. ISSN: 0972-088X. (Pdf)

• Sathyakumar, S., Kaul, R., Kalsi, R.S. and Sivakumar, K. Techniques for monitoring galliformes in India. In: Sathyakumar, S. and Sivakumar, K. (eds.). 2007. Galliformes of India. ENVIS, Wildlife & Protected Areas, Vol. 10(1). Wildlife Institute of India, Dehra Dun. 177-179. ISSN: 0972-088X. (Pdf)

• Ramesh, K. and Kalsi, R.S. Techniques for live capture and radio-telemetry of Galliformes. In: Sathyakumar, S. and Sivakumar, K. (eds.). 2007. Galliformes of India. ENVIS, Wildlife & Protected Areas, Vol. 10(1). Wildlife Institute of India, Dehra Dun. 189-195. ISSN: 0972-088X. (Pdf)

• Rana, S., Kalsi, R.S. and Gupta, R.C. 2007. Calling behaviour of Grey francolin (Francolinus francolinus) in district Yamuna Nagar, Haryana, India. PQF News, 22, 13-15. (Pdf)

• Kalsi, R.S., Dua, A. and Kalsi, M. 2005. Status and prioritization of some wetlands in Punjab. In: Johal, M.S. (Ed.). Proceedings of the U.G.C. sponsored National Seminar on “New Trends in Fishery Development in India”. February 16 – 18, 2005. Department of Zoology, Panjab University, Chandigarh, India. 223-232.

• Shah, J.N., Kalsi, R.S., Kaul, R. and Khan, J.A. 2002. Group size, sex ratio and habitat use of Black Francolin (Francolinus francolinus) in Majathal-Harsang Wildlife Sanctuary, Himachal Pradesh. Proceedings of the National Symposium on Galliformes. Division of Wildlife Biology, A.V.C. College, Mayiladuthurai, Tamil Nadu. February 20-22, 2002.

• Hilaluddin, Das, G., Kalsi, R.S., Kaul, R. and Sathyakumar, S. 2002. Rediscovering the Himalayan Quail. PQF News, 16, 5-7. (Pdf)

• Kalsi, R.S., Shakya, S., Shreshta, A.K., Javed, S., Baral, H.S., Kaul, R., McGowan, P.J.K. and Carroll, J.P. 2001. Conservation review of the swamp francolin in India and Nepal. Proceedings of the International Symposium on Galliformes 2000, Department of National Parks and Wildlife Conservation, Nepal and World Pheasant Association – International, 23 September to 1 October 2000, Nepal.

• Shakya, S., Shreshta, A. & Kalsi, R.S. 2001. Distribution of Swamp Francolin in terai grasslands of Nepal. Proceedings of the International Symposium on Galliformes 2000, Department of National Parks and Wildlife Conservation, Nepal and World Pheasant Association – International, 23 September to 1 October 2000, Nepal. p. 126-133.

• Kalsi, R.S. 2001. Status and habitat of Cheer Pheasant in Himachal Pradesh, India - Results of 1997-1998 surveys. Tragopan, 13-14, 18-24. ISSN 1812-7967 (Print), ISSN 1812-7975 (Online). (Pdf)

• Shakya, S., Shreshta, A. K. & Kalsi, R.S. 2000. Distribution of Swamp Francolin Francolinus gularis in the terai grasslands of Nepal. Mor, 3, 6-7.

• Kalsi, R.S. 1999. Status and habitat of the Cheer Pheasant in Himachal Pradesh. Mor, 1, 2-3.

• Kalsi, R.S. 1998. Density index and habitat associations of the Cheer Pheasant Catreus wallichi. Report of summer 1998 fieldwork. Tragopan, 10, 16-17. ISSN 1812-7967 (Print), ISSN 1812-7975 (Online). (Pdf)

• Kalsi, R.S. 1998. Birds of Kalesar Wildlife Sanctuary, Haryana, India. Forktail, 13, 29-32. ISSN 0950-1746. (Pdf)

• Kalsi, R.S. 1996. Lav-Kush Tirath - a dying wetland. The Wildlifer, 2, 15-16.

• Kaul, R., Raza, R. & Kalsi, R. 1995. Pheasant surveys in Arunachal Pradesh. In: Jenkins, D. (Ed.). Ann. Rev. WPA 1993/94. World Pheasants Association, Reading, U.K. p. 80-82. ISBN: 0-906864-70-4.

• Kaul, R., Raza, R. H. & Kalsi, R.S. 1995. Wildlife studies in North-East India - II. Jan.-Feb., 1994. Arunachal Pradesh. The Peter Scott Trust, Jamnagar, Gujarat, India.

• Kalsi, R.S. 1993. Habitat selection of Red Junglefowl at Kalesar Reserve Forest, Haryana, India. In: Jenkins, D. (Ed.). Pheasants in Asia 1992. World Pheasants Association, Reading, U.K. p. 80-82.

• Kalsi, R.S. & Kalsi, R. 1993. Brood defence in Grey Francoiln. WPA-India News, 1, 10.

• Kalsi, R.S. & Khera, S. 1992. Some observations on maintenance behaviour of the Redwattled Lapwing Vanellus indicus (Boddaert). J. Bombay nat. Hist. Soc., 89, 368-372. ISSN 0006-6982.

• Kalsi, R.S. & Kalsi, R. 1992. Unusual nesting behaviour in the Domestic Pigeon Columba livia Gmelin. J. Bombay nat. Hist. Soc., 89, 253-254. ISSN 0006-6982.

• Kalsi, R.S. & Kaul, R. 1992. Kleptoparasitism by Brahminy Kite Haliastur indus on Purple Herons Ardea purpurea. Newsletter for Birdwatchers, 32, 8.

• Kalsi, R.S. 1991. A huge flock of swallows, swifts and martins in Yamuna Nagar. Newsletter for Birdwatchers, 31, 16.

• Kalsi, R.S. & Khera, S. 1990. Growth and development of the Redwattled Lapwing Vanellus indicus. Stilt, 17, 57-64. ISSN 0726-1888. (Pdf)

• Kaul, R. & Kalsi, R. 1990. Swamp Partridge - A pilot survey. WPA News, 30, 3-5.

• Kalsi, R.S. 1990. Copulation in water by wintering Mallards Anas platyrhynchos. Newsletter for Birdwatchers, 30, 15.

• Kalsi, R.S. & Khera, S. 1987. Agonistic and distraction behaviour of the Redwattled Lapwing Vanellus indicus indicus. Pavo, 25, 43-56.

• Kalsi, R.S. & Sodhi, N. S. 1986. Some birds of Chandigarh and surrounding areas. Indian J. Poult. Sci., 21, 162-163.

• Kalsi, R.S. & Khera, S. 1986. Some observations on breeding and displacement behaviour of the Redwattled Lapwing Vanellus indicus indicus (Aves: Charadriiformes). Res. Bull, 37, 131-141. (Pdf)

• Kalsi, R.S., Sodhi, N. S. & Khera, S. 1986. A report on the breeding birds of Chandigarh and surrounding areas. Res. Bull, 37, 59-64.

• Khera, S. & Kalsi, R.S. 1986. Waking and roosting behaviour of the Bank Myna Acridotheres ginginianus, in Chandigarh and surrounding areas. Pavo, 24, 55-68. (Pdf)

• Khera, S. & Kalsi, R.S. 1986. Diurnal time budgets of the Bank Myna Acridotheres ginginianus (Sturnidae) during pre-laying, laying and incubation periods. Pavo, 24, 25-32. 

Articles:

• Kalsi, R. 2008. Jewels of the bird kingdom. The Tribune, December 14, 2008.

• Kalsi, R. 2000. Call of the Tragopan. The Tribune, June 16, 2000.

• Kalsi, R. 1996. Nature’s Gift to Haryana. The Tribune, Oct. 19, 1996.

Technical Reports: 

• Mahar, N., Idrisi, M.S., Nabi Sofi, M., Bodhankar, S., Chatterjee, M., Kalsi, R.S. and Kaul, R. 2011. Faunal biodiversity survey within selected protected areas in the state of Himachal Pradesh, India. Technical Report. Wildlife Trust of India, India.

• Kalsi, R.S. 2005. Ecology of Grey and Black francolins with special reference to the effect of pesticides and land use practices in northern India. University Grants Commission, New Delhi, India. 1-167.

• Kalsi, R.S. and Sharma, G.K. 2002. Land use/land cover mapping in Solan district, Himachal Pradesh using IRS LISS-III data. Indian Institute of Remote Sensing, Dehra Dun. 1-11.

• Kalsi, R.S. 2002. Wetlands of Punjab. Inland Wetlands of India project. SACON. 1-60.

• Kalsi, R.S. 2002. Wetlands of Haryana. Inland Wetlands of India project. SACON. 1-42.

• Kalsi, R.S., Dua, A. and Kalsi, M. 2001. Status survey and identification of important bird area sites for the Bristled Grass-Warbler and Kashmir Flycatcher. Bombay Natural History Society. 1-11. ISSN 0006-6982.

• Shakya, S., Shreshta, A.K. and Kalsi, R.S. 2000. Distribution of Swamp francolin, Francolinus gularis in the terai grasspalnd of Nepal. World Pheasant Association, U.K. and Department of National Parks and Wildlife Conservation, Nepal. 1-22.

• Kalsi, R.S. 1998. Density index and habitat associations of the Cheer pheasant Catreus wallichii. Oriental Bird Club, U.K. and World Pheasant Association, U.K. 1-25.

Invited talks:

• Biodiversity and Wildlife Conservation in India. October 18, 2006. Govt. College for Women, Sector 42, Chandigarh.

• Educational Satellite (EduSat) Lecture: Ecosystem Energetics and Energy Flow. 2006.

• Educational Satellite (EduSat) Lecture: Population Ecology. 2006.

• Educational Satellite (EduSat) Lecture: Concept of Species – Part 1. 2006.

• Educational Satellite (EduSat) Lecture: Concept of Species – Part 2. 2006.

• Educational Satellite (EduSat) Lecture: Wildlife Conservation in India. 2006.

• RS and GIS – Their Role in Biodiversity Conservation. 2005. IXth Annual Conference of Indian Association of Biology Teachers (Colleges). February 20, 2005. M.L.N. College, Yamuna Nagar, Haryana, India.

• Leopard Menace in Himachal Pradesh: fallout of Human vs Environment. 2005. State Level Seminar on “Social Issues and the Environment”. February 9, 2005. S.D. College, Ambala Cantt., Haryana, India.

• Transmitters for Galliformes: Types and Attachment Methods. 2004. Scientists Workshop – Young Asian Biologist Training Workshop, April 11 – 15, 2004. Indian Veterinary Research Institute, Mukteshwar, Uttaranchal.

• Basics of ArcView and Radiotelemetry. 2004. Scientists Workshop – Young Asian Biologist Training Workshop, April 11 – 15, 2004. Indian Veterinary Research Institute, Mukteshwar, Uttaranchal.

• Propagation of Electromagnetic Waves. 2004. Scientists Workshop – Young Asian Biologist Training Workshop, April 11 – 15, 2004. Indian Veterinary Research Institute, Mukteshwar, Uttaranchal.

• Wetlands of Haryana. SACON – ZSI Workshop on Wetlands of North India. Indian Institute of Remote Sensing, Dehra Dun, Uttaranchal. December 10, 2002.

• Status and Distribution of Pheasants in India. National Symposium on Galliformes. Division of Wildlife Biology, A.V.C. College, Mayiladuthurai, Tamil Nadu. February 20-22, 2002.

• An Intruduction to Indian Birds. S.D. College, Ambala Cantt 2001.

• Biodiversity and Conservation, Teacher’s Training Workshop, Shivalik Public School, Chandigarh, 20 – 21 August, 1998.