Lapwings, Loons and Lousy Jacks - The How and Why of Bird Names

Lapwings, Loons and Lousy Jacks uncovers the stories behind the incredible diversity of bird names, explains what many scientific names actually mean and takes a look at the history of the system by which we name birds and the natural history and folklore behind bird names.

Summary

Lapwings, Loons and Lousy Jacks uncovers the stories behind the incredible diversity of bird names, explains what many scientific names actually mean and takes a look at the history of the system by which we name birds and the natural history and folklore behind bird names.

Product details

• Authors: Ray Reedman
• Publisher: Pelagic Publishing
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 31.08.2016
• EAN: 9781784270926
• ISBN: 978-1-78427-092-6
• No. of pages: 303
• Dimensions: 241 mm x 171 mm x 33 mm
• Weight: 700 g
• Illustrations: 145 Illustrations, black and white
• Subjects: Guides > Nature; Natural sciences, medicine, IT, technology > Biology > Zoology