Helm Dictionary of Scientific Bird Names

ISBN-13: 9781408125014 / Angielski / Twarda / 2009 / 432 str.

James A. Jobling

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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 work of reference lists the generic and specific name for various species of bird in the world and gives its meaning and derivation.