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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 a
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- Author
- Jobling, James A.
- Publisher
- Christopher Helm Publishers Ltd
- Published
- 2009
- Language
- EN
- ISBN
- 9781408125014
- Category
- science
- Subjects
- Science, Nature, Stem
- Updated
- 2026-03-25
Other editions & translations
- Helm Dictionary of Scientific Bird Names (English and Latin Edition) (2010)
- Jobling James A The Helm Dictionary Of Scientific Bird Names From Aalge To Zusii Christopher Helm 2011 (2009)
- Helm Dictionary of Scientific Bird Names (English and Latin Edition) (2009)
- The Helm dictionary of scientific bird names : from aalge to zusii (2011)
- The Helm dictionary of scientific bird names : from aalge to zusii (2010)
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