Book by Holloway Joel Ellis
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Oklahoma-based Holloway is a practicing dermatologist with a passion for the natural world. He spent many years collecting and researching the information for this dictionary, which is meant to be a companion book to bird guides and bird lists. It contains 900-plus entries for all the permanent and migratory birds, regional forms, introduced specie
This is the most complete and up-to-date dictionary of names of American birds available. With more than 900 entries, all the resident birds of the 50 states are included, as well as escaped, exotic, and rare visitors. 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 of this type that brings the derivation of scientific bird names back to the original Greek. Other names are traced, for example, to Old English, French, Portuguese, or native languages. Names sometimes reflect the birds' 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, the book is graced by more than 25 striking pen-and-ink drawings by renowned ornithologist and bird artist George Miksch Sutton.
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Anbieter: St Vincent de Paul of Lane County, Eugene, OR, USA
Zustand: Good. Sutton, George Miksch (illustrator). Hardcover This item shows wear from consistent use but remains in good readable condition. It may have marks on or in it, and may show other signs of previous use or shelf wear. May have minor creases or signs of wear on dust jacket. Packed with care, shipped promptly. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers A-06-3370
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Zustand: Very Good. Sutton, George Miksch (illustrator). Former library book; may include library markings. Used book that is in excellent condition. May show signs of wear or have minor defects. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers 1129733-6
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Zustand: Good. Sutton, George Miksch (illustrator). Former library book; may include library markings. Used book that is in clean, average condition without any missing pages. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers 5379845-6
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Hardcover. Zustand: Very Good. Sutton, George Miksch (illustrator). Connecting readers with great books since 1972! Used books may not include companion materials, and may have some shelf wear or limited writing. We ship orders daily and Customer Service is our top priority!. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers S_407030561
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Hardcover. Zustand: Very Good. Sutton, George Miksch (illustrator). Connecting readers with great books since 1972! Used books may not include companion materials, and may have some shelf wear or limited writing. We ship orders daily and Customer Service is our top priority!. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers S_407103338
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Hardcover. Zustand: Good. No Jacket. Sutton, George Miksch (illustrator). Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less 1.3. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers G0881926000I3N00
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Hardcover. Zustand: Very Good. No Jacket. Sutton, George Miksch (illustrator). May have limited writing in cover pages. Pages are unmarked. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less 1.3. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers G0881926000I4N00
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Hardcover. Zustand: Good. No Jacket. Sutton, George Miksch (illustrator). Former library book; Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less 1.3. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers G0881926000I3N10
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Zustand: Good. Sutton, George Miksch (illustrator). Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers 55GSJ1000SP9_ns
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