02540nam 22006014a 450 991045775860332120200520144314.097866127238271-4081-3326-11-282-72382-0(CKB)2550000000048801(EBL)773616(OCoLC)659731768(SSID)ssj0000419492(PQKBManifestationID)11296157(PQKBTitleCode)TC0000419492(PQKBWorkID)10382857(PQKB)10804570(MiAaPQ)EBC4674739(MiAaPQ)EBC773616(Au-PeEL)EBL773616(CaPaEBR)ebr10404982(CaONFJC)MIL272382(EXLCZ)99255000000004880120100311d2010 uy 0engur|n|---|||||txtccrThe Helm dictionary of scientific bird names[electronic resource] from aalge to zusii /James A. JoblingLondon Christopher Helm20101 online resource (433 p.)Description based upon print version of record.1-4081-2501-3 1-4081-2878-0 Includes bibliographical references (p. 415-432).Cover; Contents; Acknowledgements; Introduction; Standard abbreviations and symbols; Conventions; How to use this dictionary; Glossary; The Dictionary; BibliographyMany scientific bird names describe a bird's habits, habitat,distribution or a plumage feature, while others are named after theirdiscoverers or in honour of prominent ornithologists. Thisextraordinary work of reference lists the generic and specific name foralmost every species of bird in the world and gives its meaning andderivation. In the case of eponyms brief biographical details areprovided for each of the personalities commemorated in the scientificnames. This fascinating book is an outstanding source of informationwhich will both educate and inform, and may even help to understandbirdsBirdsNomenclatureBirdsDictionariesLatin (Medieval and modern)Electronic books.BirdsBirdsLatin (Medieval and modern)598.014Jobling James A929031MiAaPQMiAaPQMiAaPQBOOK9910457758603321The Helm dictionary of scientific bird names2087913UNINA