Local Names of Migratory Game Birds (Classic Reprint) - Softcover

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Explore America’s bird names, from common terms to quirky local labels This comprehensive glossary catalogs vernacular names for migratory game birds across the United States and Canada, with notes on how names spread, shift, and differ by region.

This edition helps readers identify birds by their many local names, understand why names vary, and locate the official scientific and common terms that accompany each entry. It covers waterfowl, shorebirds, pigeons, doves, and related species, offering historical context and practical guidance for sportsmen, naturalists, and wardens alike.

• Clear, regionalized naming guidance shows what gunners and locals called each bird where they lived.


• Two naming categories explain which terms were actually used in the field versus those created in print.


• Species overviews pair vernacular names with standard English and Latin designs for reliable identification.


• Historical notes reveal how immigration, language, and travel shaped local bird names.

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