Birds What S In A Name
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Birds What S In A Name
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Author : Peter Barry
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2017-07
Birds What S In A Name written by Peter Barry and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2017-07 with Birds categories.
Have you ever looked through the names in a bird book and thought It's all Greek to me! ? This entertaining and informative guide to bird names explains the meanings behind the names, many of which have fascinating origins and stories behind them. The universal system of `scientific' names, based largely on Greek and Latin, is used in all good bird books and assists birdwatchers around the world in figuring out exactly what they are looking at. While some of the names are fairly self explanatory- such as Troglodytes for the wrens, meaning `cave-dweller' - others are more mysterious. For example, did you know that the scientific name for the Ruff compares the bird to a jousting horseman - a reference to its spectacular display in the breeding season. Covering 600 bird species from around the world, Birds: What's In A Name? includes explanations for names for everything.
The Bird Name Book
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Author : Susan Myers
language : en
Publisher: Princeton University Press
Release Date : 2022-10-25
The Bird Name Book written by Susan Myers and has been published by Princeton University Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2022-10-25 with Nature categories.
A marvelously illustrated A-to-Z compendium of bird names from around the globe The Bird Name Book is an alphabetical reference book on the origins and meanings of common group bird names, from “accentor” to “zeledonia.” A cornucopia of engaging facts and anecdotes, this superbly researched compendium presents a wealth of incisive entries alongside stunning photos by the author and beautiful historic prints and watercolors. Myers provides brief biographies of prominent figures in ornithology—such as John Gould, John Latham, Alfred Newton, and Robert Ridgway—and goes on to describe the etymological history of every common group bird name found in standardized English. She interweaves the stories behind the names with quotes from publications dating back to the 1400s, illuminating the shared evolution of language and our relationships with birds, and rooting the names in the history of ornithological discovery. Whether you are a well-traveled birder or have ever wondered how the birds in your backyard got their names, The Bird Name Book is an ideal companion.
Name That Bird
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Author : Demi Jackson
language : en
Publisher: Gareth Stevens Publishing LLLP
Release Date : 2016-07-15
Name That Bird written by Demi Jackson and has been published by Gareth Stevens Publishing LLLP this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2016-07-15 with Juvenile Nonfiction categories.
There may be no birds plumage more recognizable than the pink feathers of the flamingo! But, if you saw its feathers super close up, could you still guess the bird? Readers learn all about many kinds of birds through uniquely formatted photographs and science content. Theyll first encounter a full-color close-up of some cool feature of a bird, such as a webbed foot or sharp beak, and a bit of information about the bird. When they turn the page, the name of the bird is revealed, as is the whole beautiful photograph of it in the wild.
Mrs Moreau S Warbler
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Author : Stephen Moss
language : en
Publisher: Faber & Faber
Release Date : 2018-05-01
Mrs Moreau S Warbler written by Stephen Moss and has been published by Faber & Faber this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2018-05-01 with Nature categories.
Swallow and starling, puffin and peregrine, blue tit and blackcap. We use these names so often that few of us ever pause to wonder about their origins. What do they mean? Where did they come from? And who created them? The words we use to name birds are some of the most lyrical and evocative in the English language. They also tell incredible stories: of epic expeditions, fierce battles between rival ornithologists, momentous historical events and touching romantic gestures. Through fascinating encounters with birds, and the rich cast of characters who came up with their names, in Mrs Moreau's Warbler Stephen Moss takes us on a remarkable journey through time. From when humans and birds first shared the earth to our fraught present-day coexistence, Moss shows how these names reveal as much about ourselves and our relationship with the natural world as about the creatures they describe.
100 Birds And How They Got Their Names
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Author : Diana Wells
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2010-08
100 Birds And How They Got Their Names written by Diana Wells and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2010-08 with categories.
To know the names of birds is to understand something about human passions -- the scientific urge to explain, the poetic desire to describe, the ambitious claim to possess, and the spiritual need to be close to heaven. Here, Wells introduces the fearless adventurers and colorful characters -- Carl Linnaeus, Alexander Wilson, John Audubon -- who found and named new species. We learn of the gods and goddesses who, for punishment or pleasure, turned many a mortal into a bird -- and lent their names to some of our favorite species. We explore the avian symbols used by our greatest writers -- Coleridge¿s albatross, Poe¿s raven, and Whitman¿s thrush. ¿Wells tells these 100 stories with a keen wit and a love of language.¿ ¿Curious and captivating.¿ Illus.
A Zoo Just For You
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Author : Lynelle Eck
language : en
Publisher: Xlibris Corporation
Release Date : 2016-09-23
A Zoo Just For You written by Lynelle Eck and has been published by Xlibris Corporation this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2016-09-23 with Education categories.
A gaggle of geese and a pride of lions are examples of collective nouns,names we assign to groups or collections of animals or people. Often a collectivenoun describes either 1) a behavior specifi c to that group, or 2) an appearancepeculiar only to that group. This first-of-a-series book will take the children to thezoo, specifically the aviary or bird house. It takes children on a learning journeyto discover group names of birds; it also teaches five very interesting fun factsabout each bird. In the end, the children are asked what they would name theirown group a tool that reveals what is important to them and their own ideas ofself-image. A Zoo Just for You plays with descriptive words as well as reveals funfacts about birds; it hasinformation for children to share with, and impress, others.
A Parrot Without A Name
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Author : Don Stap
language : en
Publisher: Knopf Publishing Group
Release Date : 1990
A Parrot Without A Name written by Don Stap and has been published by Knopf Publishing Group this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1990 with Nature categories.
An account of the work of two ornithologists in the Peruvian rainforest.
British Birds Names Facts Myths
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Author : Geoffrey David Green
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2015-07-10
British Birds Names Facts Myths written by Geoffrey David Green and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2015-07-10 with categories.
This book explores the intriguing world of the names of British birds. Uniquely the book examines in detail the wide range and meaning of local and common names, the derivation and meaning of the official vernacular English name and thirdly the same analysis of the birds' scientific name. The derivation and meaning of a bird's name gives a fascinating insight into our long and intimate relationship with birds and how much they have been a part of our lives for millennia. The historical derivation of names is given showing how birds ' names reflect our relationship with and changing knowledge of birds. It also notes the way other languages have influenced names. Mis-named birds are identified showing how our increased knowledge of birds has guided us to more accurate names. Many names are linked to myths and tales, often establishing the characteristics we attribute to birds, so many of these are referred to. One key observation about birds is the way they flock. As a result humans use (and sometimes have specifically created) collective nouns for birds. These are given in the book, often providing another insight into the nature of the bird. Alongside this analysis of the names of birds, the book adds many facts and figures giving a greater insight into the bird's life. The interesting facts range from a description of their breeding behaviour, migratory feats, feeding habits, song, physiology and detail of their often extraordinary senses. Notes are given of the relative increase and decrease in bird numbers. Given our very long and intimate connection with birds, inevitably there are many myths, tales and folklore involving them. Many of these are recounted to provide a fuller picture and historical perspective, some linking to the bird's names. Included are Greek and Roman myths as well as much British folklore and superstitions, revealing many fantasies that prevailed for centuries. References to birds in literature abound and some these are quoted to make a specific point. The book includes material on 231 British bird species. Enjoy this book as a serendipity of the fascinating meanings of the diverse names given to British birds, intriguing information on their lives and the many tales about them, true and otherwise.
All About Birds Northeast
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Author : Cornell Lab of Ornithology
language : en
Publisher: Princeton University Press
Release Date : 2022-03-01
All About Birds Northeast written by Cornell Lab of Ornithology and has been published by Princeton University Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2022-03-01 with Nature categories.
The perfect guide to the birds of the northeastern United States and eastern Canada, from the #1 birding website AllAboutBirds.org The All About Birds Regional Field-Guide Series brings birding enthusiasts the best information from the renowned Cornell Lab of Ornithology’s website, AllAboutBirds.org, used by more than 21 million people each year. These definitive books provide the most up-to-date resources and expert coverage on bird species throughout North America. This dynamic guide is the perfect companion for anyone interested in the birds of the northeastern United States and eastern Canada. The guide offers fascinating details about the birds around you, useful bird ID tips, and handy bird-watching information. It presents full accounts of the 198 species most commonly seen in these regions; beautiful photographs of male, female, and immature birds, as well as morphs, and breeding and nonbreeding plumage (so you can ID birds all year long); current range maps; and so much more. The northeastern USA and eastern Canada edition of All About Birds is easy to use and easy to share. This volume features the following states, provinces, and territories: Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, Quebec, Labrador, New Brunswick, Prince Edward Island, Newfoundland, Nova Scotia, eastern Ontario, and eastern Nunavut. Descriptions of 198 bird species, including four photos for each bird chosen specifically for better ID and sourced from the Macaulay Library (a collection of bird photos from citizen scientists) Quick and easy index with illustrations on cover flaps, with complete index at the back Information on Cornell Lab citizen-science programs and how to participate Bonus content includes identification best practices and tips on photography, birdscaping, food and feeding, and more Free MERLIN Bird ID app (downloaded more than 5 million times) for quick ID in the wild using photos and birdsong
Australian Bird Names
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Author : Ian Fraser
language : en
Publisher: CSIRO PUBLISHING
Release Date : 2019-09-02
Australian Bird Names written by Ian Fraser and has been published by CSIRO PUBLISHING this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2019-09-02 with Science categories.
This second edition of Australian Bird Names is a completely updated checklist of Australian birds and the meanings behind their common and scientific names, which may be useful, useless or downright misleading! For each species, the authors examine the many-and-varied common names and full scientific name, with derivation, translation and a guide to pronunciation. Stories behind the name are included, as well as relevant aspects of biology, conservation and history. Original descriptions, translated by the authors, have been sourced for many species. As well as being a book about names, this is a book about the history of the ever-developing understanding of birds, about the people who contributed to this understanding and, most of all, about the birds themselves. This second edition has been revised to follow current taxonomy and understanding of the relationships between families, genera and species. It contains new taxa, updated text and new vagrants and will be interesting reading for anyone with a love of birds, words or the history of Australian biology and bird-watching.