Book by Holloway Joel Ellis
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Oklahoma-based Holloway is a practicing dermatologist with a passion for the natural world. He spent many years collecting and researching the information for this dictionary, which is meant to be a companion book to bird guides and bird lists. It contains 900-plus entries for all the permanent and migratory birds, regional forms, introduced specie
This is the most complete and up-to-date dictionary of names of American birds available. With more than 900 entries, all the resident birds of the 50 states are included, as well as escaped, exotic, and rare visitors. Including the etymologies and meanings of scientific and common names, it will be an indispensable reference for both scholars and amateur birders. The dictionary is the only work of this type that brings the derivation of scientific bird names back to the original Greek. Other names are traced, for example, to Old English, French, Portuguese, or native languages. Names sometimes reflect 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, the book is graced by more than 25 striking pen-and-ink drawings by renowned ornithologist and bird artist George Miksch Sutton.
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Librería: St Vincent de Paul of Lane County, Eugene, OR, Estados Unidos de America
Condición: Good. Sutton, George Miksch Ilustrador. Hardcover This item shows wear from consistent use but remains in good readable condition. It may have marks on or in it, and may show other signs of previous use or shelf wear. May have minor creases or signs of wear on dust jacket. Packed with care, shipped promptly. Nº de ref. del artículo: A-06-3370
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Librería: Better World Books, Mishawaka, IN, Estados Unidos de America
Condición: Very Good. Sutton, George Miksch Ilustrador. Former library book; may include library markings. Used book that is in excellent condition. May show signs of wear or have minor defects. Nº de ref. del artículo: 1129733-6
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Librería: Better World Books, Mishawaka, IN, Estados Unidos de America
Condición: Good. Sutton, George Miksch Ilustrador. Former library book; may include library markings. Used book that is in clean, average condition without any missing pages. Nº de ref. del artículo: 5379845-6
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Librería: Half Price Books Inc., Dallas, TX, Estados Unidos de America
Hardcover. Condición: Very Good. Sutton, George Miksch Ilustrador. Connecting readers with great books since 1972! Used books may not include companion materials, and may have some shelf wear or limited writing. We ship orders daily and Customer Service is our top priority!. Nº de ref. del artículo: S_407030561
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Librería: HPB Inc., Dallas, TX, Estados Unidos de America
Hardcover. Condición: Very Good. Sutton, George Miksch Ilustrador. Connecting readers with great books since 1972! Used books may not include companion materials, and may have some shelf wear or limited writing. We ship orders daily and Customer Service is our top priority!. Nº de ref. del artículo: S_407103338
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Librería: ThriftBooks-Dallas, Dallas, TX, Estados Unidos de America
Hardcover. Condición: Good. No Jacket. Sutton, George Miksch Ilustrador. Former library book; Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less 1.3. Nº de ref. del artículo: G0881926000I3N10
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Librería: ThriftBooks-Atlanta, AUSTELL, GA, Estados Unidos de America
Hardcover. Condición: Good. No Jacket. Sutton, George Miksch Ilustrador. Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less 1.3. Nº de ref. del artículo: G0881926000I3N00
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Librería: ThriftBooks-Dallas, Dallas, TX, Estados Unidos de America
Hardcover. Condición: Very Good. No Jacket. Sutton, George Miksch Ilustrador. May have limited writing in cover pages. Pages are unmarked. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less 1.3. Nº de ref. del artículo: G0881926000I4N00
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Librería: Irish Booksellers, Portland, ME, Estados Unidos de America
Condición: Good. Sutton, George Miksch Ilustrador. SHIPS FROM USA. Used books have different signs of use and do not include supplemental materials such as CDs, Dvds, Access Codes, charts or any other extra material. All used books might have various degrees of writing, highliting and wear and tear and possibly be an ex-library with the usual stickers and stamps. Dust Jackets are not guaranteed and when still present, they will have various degrees of tear and damage. All images are Stock Photos, not of the actual item. book. Nº de ref. del artículo: 25-0881926000-G
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Librería: Coas Books, Las Cruces, NM, Estados Unidos de America
Condición: Good. Sutton, George Miksch Ilustrador. Nº de ref. del artículo: 55GSJ1000SP9_ns
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