The Helm dictionary of scientific bird names : from aalge to zusii / James A. Jobling.
2010
QL677 .J553 2010eb
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Title
The Helm dictionary of scientific bird names : from aalge to zusii / James A. Jobling.
Author
ISBN
9781408133262 (electronic bk.)
1408133261 (electronic bk.)
9781408125014 (hbk.)
1408125013 (hbk.)
1408133261 (electronic bk.)
9781408125014 (hbk.)
1408125013 (hbk.)
Imprint
London : Christopher Helm, 2010.
Language
English
Description
1 online resource (432 pages)
Other Standard Identifiers
9786612723827
Call Number
QL677 .J553 2010eb
System Control No.
(OCoLC)659731768
Summary
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.
Bibliography, etc. Note
Includes bibliographical references (pages 415-432).
Formatted Contents Note
Cover; Contents; Acknowledgements; Introduction; Standard abbreviations and symbols; Conventions; How to use this dictionary; Glossary; The Dictionary; Bibliography
Digital File Characteristics
text file
Source of Description
Print version record.
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Print version: Jobling, James A. Helm dictionary of scientific bird names. London : Christopher Helm, 2010
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