The Scientific Nomenclature of Birds in the Upper Midwest.:

The translation and explanation of genus and species names yield markers to help us identify birds in the field as well as remember distinctive traits. Having a basic understanding of the scientific and common names of birds reveals insights into their color, behavior, habitat, or geography. Knowing...

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1. Verfasser: Sandrock, James
Weitere Verfasser: Prior, Jean C.
Format: Elektronisch E-Book
Sprache:English
Veröffentlicht: Iowa City : University of Iowa Press, 2014.
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Schriftenreihe:Bur Oak guide.
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Zusammenfassung:The translation and explanation of genus and species names yield markers to help us identify birds in the field as well as remember distinctive traits. Having a basic understanding of the scientific and common names of birds reveals insights into their color, behavior, habitat, or geography. Knowing that Cyanocitta means "blue chatterer" and cristata means "crested, tufted" or that Anas means "a duck" and clypeata means "armed with a shield" tells you just about everything you need to identify a Blue Jay or a Northern Shoveler. In this portable reference book, James Sandrock and Jean Prior exp.
Beschreibung:1 online resource (192 pages)
Bibliographie:Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:9781609382605
1609382609

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