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Dictionary of Birds

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ISBN : 9788130705494

 

Author : A. Newton

 

Pages : 1100 pp

 

Year of Publishing : 2006

 

Binding : Hardbound

 

Publisher : COSMO PUBLICATIONS

SKU: COSD028 Category:

This is the most complete and up-to-date dictionary of birds available. Including the etymologies and meanings of scientific and common names, it will be an indispensable reference for both scholars and amateur birde The dictionary is the only work of this type that traces the birds’ behavior, physical appearance, habitat, or the sound of their calls. Some names refer back to ancient myths and local folklore or were bestowed to honor a great naturalist, a world traveler, or a patron of the sciences. The author also discusses errors that arose in the naming of some birds. Crisply written and extensively cross-referenced for ease of access. With a full bibliography and extensive cross-references, A Dictionary of Bird Names will find a permanent place on any bird-lover’s shelf.

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