The Illustrated Bird Watchers Dictionary

The author defines more than 1100 words and terms in this illustrated dictionary for the birdwatcher. Its attraction for the relative novice is obvious but it is equally directed to experienced birdwatchers who will find succinct definitions of terms that are new to them and of others that they have understood none too well. Among the appendices is a full list of species on the British and Irish List arranged in 'Voous Order' and with categories of status in Britain and Ireland. Whatever the user's ornithological expertise, the book will expand or confirm his or her knowledge and offer at the same time an absorbing and entertaining browse, as a good dictionary should.

This illustrated dictionary provides detailed descriptions of British birds and their habits. It includes information on the birds' physical characteristics, behavior, and habitats. The book is intended for bird watchers, ornithologists, and anyone interested in British wildlife. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

The Complete Language of Birds offers stunningly illustrated profiles of nearly 400 bird species, covering both their physical and mystical qualities.

Learn to talk the Birding talk!. As birding or birdwatching as the most popular hobby in the USA grows and develops, and more science is devoted to birds in general, more and more special terms are created to facilitate understanding, enjoying and studying this exciting sector of nature. The birder will find the 600 terms explained in this dictionary essential to firstly assist with identifying birds correctly, but secondly also to understand the scope and culture of birding in general. It will help to develop him into a proficient, competent and established birder. And, more importantly, to enable him to communicate in 'birding lingo' at bird clubs and societies. Many of the terms are illustrated in the pictorial section of the dictionary rather than described.T he 'Birdwatching Terms & Dictionary' is an essential an invaluable addition in the 'Birding USA' series of books

Presents entries on bird species and families from around the world, with information on the physical characteristics, migration pattern, behavior, distribution, habitat, nest, eggs, and diet.

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