Bird-names in Latin glossaries
Author : Wallace Martin Lindsay
Publisher :
Page : 22 pages
File Size : 32,30 MB
Release : 1918
Category : Birds
ISBN :
Author : Wallace Martin Lindsay
Publisher :
Page : 22 pages
File Size : 32,30 MB
Release : 1918
Category : Birds
ISBN :
Author : Ernest A. Choate
Publisher : Gambit, Incorporated, Publishers
Page : 226 pages
File Size : 13,35 MB
Release : 1985-01
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9780876451212
Includes "Biographical appendix," bibliography, and Englis/Latin glossary.
Author : Roger Lederer
Publisher : Timber Press
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 45,61 MB
Release : 2014-05-06
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9781604695465
While Latin is officially an "ancient" language, it's useful in so many areas of modern life, including bird watching. Birdwatchers need a universal language when they're speaking about birds, since common names vary by region. Latin for Bird Lovers answers this call, introducing more than 3,000 words to describe birds. Packed with tips on using Latin to identify birds by color, size, and behavior, this gorgeously illustrated, informative guide is perfect for birdwatchers, nature lovers, and both experts and beginners in ornithology and etymology.
Author : Murray Wrobel
Publisher : Elsevier Science
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 22,53 MB
Release : 2002-12-03
Category : Science
ISBN : 9780444508362
This dictionary gives an overview of the English, French, German and Italian names of birds occurring in Europe, North America, South Africa, New Zealand, Australia and French-speaking countries. It contains 10,838 scientific names of orders, families, species and some sub-species. The relevant order and family are shown for each term. The taxonomy is that used by the different authors of the sources. This dictionary will be of value to translators of scientific and general literature; scientific and botanical authors; environmentalists and ecologists; and scientific and lay readers of foreign literature.
Author : James A. Jobling
Publisher : Oxford University Press, USA
Page : 312 pages
File Size : 12,80 MB
Release : 1991
Category : Nature
ISBN :
This dictionary gives the derivation and meaning of all valid scientific bird names. Many fascinating details emerge from the author's meticulous work in tracking down obscure meanings. A short but very informative introduction explains the history and purposes of scientific nomenclature andthe basic features of Latin in this context. It also discusses the ways in which birds have been named for their appearance, for a person or place, or for some aspect of their habitat, behaviour, food, or voice, or with reference to their native-language name. There is a full bibliography at the endof the volume. Each part of the name is defined separately so that Passer domesticus, for example, will not be found as such, but both Passer and domesticus are explained in their respective alphabetical places. The usefulness of the Dictionary will thus not be affected by future taxonomic revisions of generic orspecies names. About 8500 names are defined, including a selection of historical synonyms. This book will find a permanent place on every ornithologist's shelf and will be a valuable reference source for everyone whose work or interests bring them into contact with birds.
Author : James A. Jobling
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
Page : 433 pages
File Size : 34,7 MB
Release : 2010-06-30
Category : Nature
ISBN : 1408133261
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.
Author : Roger J. Lederer
Publisher : Crows Nest
Page : 224 pages
File Size : 32,62 MB
Release : 2014-11-01
Category : Bird watchers
ISBN : 9781760110642
In every scientific discipline, there is an official language formed of many words derived from Latin. Ornithology and bird watching are perfect examples. The scientific names of birds define the identity and relationships among the approximately 10,000 known species. 'Latin for Birdwatchers' introduces you to the Latin words used to describe bird species...In addition to over 3000 definitions, the book profiles 12 great ornithologists, looks in depth at 20 bird genera, and contains over 200 beautiful ornithological illustrations...'Latin for Birdwatchers' will enhance your birding experience and make your identification activities easier - not to mention allowing you to impress your fellow birders!
Author : Ernest Alfred Choate
Publisher :
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 46,53 MB
Release : 1985
Category : Birds
ISBN : 9780876451175
Explains the etymological origins of birds' English common names, along with scientific counterparts.
Author : Roman Palewicz
Publisher :
Page : 279 pages
File Size : 49,88 MB
Release : 2003
Category :
ISBN : 9788391509838
Author : Joel Ellis Holloway
Publisher : Timber Press (OR)
Page : 244 pages
File Size : 33,40 MB
Release : 2003
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9780881926002
Bird afficionados will be delighted with the more than 900 entries-all the resident birds of the 50 states are included, as well as escaped, exotic, and rare visitors.