Bibliograph

Latin for bird lovers, over 3,000 bird names explored and explained, Roger Lederer & Carol Burr

Type

Label

Latin for bird lovers, over 3,000 bird names explored and explained, Roger Lederer & Carol Burr

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references (page 222)

Illustrations

illustrations

Index

no index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

Latin for bird lovers

Nature of contents

bibliography

Oclc number

872984627

Responsibility statement

Roger Lederer & Carol Burr

Sub title

over 3,000 bird names explored and explained

Summary

In every scientific discipline there is an official language formed of words derived from Latin. Ornithology is a perfect example of how these words can be illuminating. Take "Anas acuta," better known as the Northern Pintail, whose scientific name means duck and refers to the male bird s tail. Or pelagic (meaning of, related to, or occurring in sea), an important term for ocean-focused bird lovers. "Latin for Bird Lovers" explores and explains over 3,000 Latin words used to describe birds

Table Of Contents

Preface -- How to use this book -- A short history of binomials -- Latin for bird lovers -- An introduction to the A-Z listings -- The A-Z listings of Latin bird names -- Genus profiles -- Famous birders -- Bird themes -- Glossary -- Bibliography -- Credits and acknowlegments

Target audience

adult

Classification