Indigo Dictionary of Birds English 2006

A dictionary of birds containing the etymologies and meanings of scientific and common names. Suitable for scholars and amateur birders, it traces the birds' behavior, physical appearance, habitat, or the sound of their calls. It includes some names that refer back to ancient myths and local folklore or were bestowed to honor someone. A dictionary of birds containing the etymologies and meanings of scientific and common names. Suitable for scholars and amateur birders, it traces the birds' behavior, physical appearance, habitat, or the sound of their calls. It includes some names that refer back to ancient myths and local folklore or were bestowed to honor someone.