| Description |
xv, 336 pages : illustrations ; 25 cm |
| Summary |
"This book is for anyone with an interest in birds, words, or the history of Australian biology and birdwatching. It discusses common and scientific names of every Australian bird to tease out the meanings, which may be useful, useless or downright misleading! The authors examine every species: its often many--and--varied common names, its full scientific name, with derivation, translation and a guide to pronunciation. Stories behind the name are included, as well as relevant aspects of biology, conservation and history."--Back cover |
| Analysis |
Australian |
| Notes |
Includes index |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (pages 287-296) and index |
| Notes |
Also available via the World Wide Web |
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| Subject |
Birds -- Australia -- Identification.
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Birds -- Australia -- Classification.
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Birds -- Australia -- History.
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| Author |
Gray, Jeannie, author
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Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organization (Australia)
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| ISBN |
9780643104693 (paperback) |
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