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Helm Dictionary of Scientific Bird Names

(Hardback)


Publishing Details

Full Title:

Helm Dictionary of Scientific Bird Names

Contributors:

By (Author) James A. Jobling

ISBN:

9781408125014

Publisher:

Bloomsbury Publishing PLC

Imprint:

Helm

Publication Date:

1st March 2010

Country:

United Kingdom

Classifications

Readership:

General

Fiction/Non-fiction:

Non Fiction

Other Subjects:

Zoology: birds (ornithology)
Reference works

Dewey:

598.014

Physical Properties

Physical Format:

Hardback

Number of Pages:

432

Dimensions:

Width 156mm, Height 234mm, Spine 37mm

Weight:

814g

Description

Many scientific bird names describe a bird's habits, habitat, distribution or a plumage feature, while others are named after their discoverers or in honour of prominent ornithologists. This extraordinary work of reference lists the generic and specific name for almost every species of bird in the world and gives its meaning and derivation. In the case of eponyms brief biographical details are provided for each of the personalities commemorated in the scientific names. This fascinating book is an outstanding source of information which will both educate and inform, and may even help to understand birds better.

Reviews

'It is this vast translation work for which the author should be congratulated hugely.' * Birdwatch (March 2010) *
'This is a serious piece of academic work...yet anyone who's curious about "Latin" names should have this book. Highly recommended.' * Cage & Aviary Birds (January 2011) *
'a mine of information' * Bulletin of the British Ornothologists Club (2010) *
'superbly thorough...makes for fascinating browsing' * Birdwatching Magazine (2010) *

Author Bio

James Jobling is a former civil servant with a lifelong interest in birds and their names.

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