Latin for Bird Lovers: Over 3,000 Bird Names Explored and Explained

Very good hardcover with bright, clean pages; bumped corners.

You can learn a lot about a bird from its scientific name. The descriptive terms that make up these names can identify species by color, size, or distribution, and may illuminate a hidden history or quality.

Latin for Bird Lovers uncovers the secrets behind more than 3,000 scientific names. It also delves into bird behavior and reveals the fascinating discoveries of ornithologists: one debunked the myth that robins sine because they are happy, while another found that birdsong is regionally distinctive.

This gorgeously illustrated, informative guide is perfect for birdwatchers, nature lovers, and both experts and beginners in ornithology and etymology.