Birds : what's in a name? : from Accipiter to Zoothera : the origin of bird names
Barry, Peter2017
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This entertaining and informative guide to bird names explains the meanings behind the names, many of which have fascinating origins and stories behind them. The universal system of 'scientific' names, based largely on Greek and Latin, is used in all good bird books and assists birdwatchers around the world in figuring exactly what they are looking at. While some of the names are fairly self-explanatory, others are more mysterious. Covering 600 bird species from around the world accompanied by line drawings and photos.
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Imprint:
London Sydney Auckland : Reed New Holland Publishers Pty Ltd, 2017.
Collation:
208 pages : illustrations (chiefly colour) ; 20 cm.
Notes:
Includes index.
ISBN:
9781925546040
Dewey class:
598.014598
Language:
English
BRN:
315351
More Information:
| Location | Collection | Call number | Status/Desc |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brighton Library | Adult Non Fiction - Animals | 598 BAR | Available |