ISBN: 9788129201829 - indigo dictionary of birds (1 Ergebnisse)

Soft cover. Zustand: Very Good. 1st Indigo Print. Paperback. Indigo Dictionary of Birds. With Contributions From Richard Lydekker Charles S. Roy and Robert W. Shufeldt.Thsi is the most complete and up-to-date dictionary of birds available. 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 traces the birds' behaviour, physical appearance, habitat, or the sound of their calls. Some names refer back to the ancient myths and local folklore or were bestowed to honour a great naturalist, a world traveller, 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 access. With a full bibliography and extensive cross-references, this book will find a permanent place on any bird-lover's shelf. Illustrations. 716 pp. (We carry a wide selection of titles in The Arts, Theology, History, Politics, Social and Physical Sciences. academic and scholarly books and Modern First Editions, Reference books ,and all types of Academic Literature.).…