Helm Dictionary of Scientific Bird Names
Helm Dictionary of Scientific Bird Names

Author: James A. Jobling

Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing

Published: 2010-06-30

Total Pages: 433

ISBN-13: 1408133261

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A comprehensive dictionary of the meaning and derivation of scientific bird names. 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 better.

Hand-List of Genera and Species of Birds, Distinguishing Those Contained in the British Museum
Hand-List of Genera and Species of Birds, Distinguishing Those Contained in the British Museum

Author: George Robert Gray

Publisher: Legare Street Press

Published: 2023-07-18

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9781020899164

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First published in 1844, this reference work provides a comprehensive listing of the genera and species of birds contained in the collection of the British Museum. The author, George Robert Gray, was a prominent zoologist and ornithologist, and this book remains an important resource for researchers and bird enthusiasts. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.