Bibliograph

Lapwings, Loons and Lousy Jacks, the how and why of bird names, Ray Reedman

Type

Label

Lapwings, Loons and Lousy Jacks, the how and why of bird names, Ray Reedman

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references and index

Illustrations

illustrations

Index

index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

Lapwings, Loons and Lousy Jacks

Nature of contents

bibliography

Oclc number

957036867

Responsibility statement

Ray Reedman

Sub title

the how and why of bird names

Summary

Lapwings, Loons and Lousy Jacks uncovers the stories behind the incredible diversity of bird names, explains what many scientific names actually mean and takes a look at the history of the system by which we name birds. Ray Reedman explores the natural history and folklore behind bird names, in doing so unlocking the mystery of the name Scoter, the last unexplained common name of a British bird species

Target audience

adult

Creator