This dictionary gives the derivation and meaning of all valid scientific bird names. 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 or species names. About 8500 names are defined, including a selection of historical synonyms. Many unusual details emerge from the author's meticulous work in tracking down obscure meanings. A short but informative introduction explains the history and purposes of scientific nomenclature and the 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 some aspect of their habitat, behaviour, food, or voice, or with reference to their native-language name. This book should prove a valuable reference source for everyone whose work or interests bring them into contact with birds.
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About the Author:
James A. Jobling is a member of various ornithologists' unions and a fellow of the Royal Society for the Protection of Birds.
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Hardcover. Condición: Good. Estado de la sobrecubierta: Good. Fowling, Richard & Jobling, James A. Ilustrador. Oxford University Press, 1991. Hardback, d/j, 8vo, xxix,272pp, illust. A good copy. 0198546343/0.6uk. Nº de ref. del artículo: 389917
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Hardback. Condición: Fine. Estado de la sobrecubierta: VG+ DW. Fowling, Richard Ilustrador. Reprint. Black cloth, gilt. Book is in very fine condition with virtually no signs of wear and/or age. Glossy colour illustrated dustwrapper. Dustwrapper/dustjacket is in very good plus condition with very minor signs of wear and/or age. Nº de ref. del artículo: kb191.291
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22,5 x 14,5 cm ; Pp. ; Condición: Gut. Fowling, Richard Ilustrador. XXIX, 272 S. ; With Illustrations by Richard Fowling and the Author. Englischsprachige Hardcoverausgabe mit Schutzumschlag, Leineneinband mit goldgeprägtem Rückentitel, XXIX, 272 Seiten mit diversen Abbildungen. Leeres Vorsatzblatt mit Besitzvermerk. Gutes Exemplar. hw1515 ISBN: 0198546343. Nº de ref. del artículo: 133678
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Fowling, Richard Ilustrador. A VERY GOOD COPY IN A VERY GOOD DUSTWRAP. ILLUSTRATIONS BY RICHARD FOWLING AND THE AUTHOR. Nº de ref. del artículo: 37505
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Fine. Fowling, Richard Ilustrador. First edition. HB. Cloth and pictorial dustjacket. 272pp. Jacket painting by Anne Hopkinson, nice line drawings in text by Richard Fowling. Defines 8500 Latin names of birds, often with contextual & historical information, and a useful introduction on names and classification: by no means a dry catalogue. Fine in Fine protected jacket. Nº de ref. del artículo: 27816
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Condición: Very good. Fowling, Richard Ilustrador. xxix, 272, text drawings. . HB. Vg in d/w. From the library of Nicholas Gould (1941-2014), former editor of 'International Zoo News', with his book-plate to endpaper. . [9780198546344]. Nº de ref. del artículo: S32622
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