A comprehensive dictionary of the meaning and derivation of scientific bird names. Many scientific bird names describe a bird's habits, habitat, distribution or

Bird afficionados will be delighted with the more than 900 entries-all the resident birds of the 50 states are included, as well as escaped, exotic, and rare vi

A comprehensive dictionary listing all the people whose names are commemorated in the English and scientific names of birds. Birdwatchers often come across bird

This dictionary gives the derivation and meaning of all valid scientific bird names. Many fascinating details emerge from the author's meticulous work in tracki

Includes "Biographical appendix," bibliography, and Englis/Latin glossary.