Cosmo Dictionary of Birds 3 Vols Author:Alfred Newton Figures; Tables; Index; 23cm. 3 volumes set. — SYNOPSIS — This 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 or this type that traces the bird s ... more »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. With a full bibliography and
extensive cross-referenced for ease of access. With a full bibliography and
extensive cross-references, A Dictionary of bird Names will find a permanent