I imagine that most CanberraBirds subscribers have, by now, acquired
a copy of the most important and useful Australian bird book
published n 2013, namely Fraser and Gray's Australian bird
names: a complete guide,
http://www.publish.csiro.au/nid/18/pid/6833.htm .
A new book is due to be published next month, Lederer and Burr's Latin
for bird lovers: over 3,000 bird names explored and
explained. It may be a good complement to Fraser & Gray.
The book is described thus:
Latin for Bird Lovers is an accessible,
informative, and beautifully illustrated guide to the mysteries of
ornithological Latin. It reveals the meaning, origin, and
pronunciation of Latin binomials, helping readers to get to grips
with the highly useful information that these names contain, and
also to communicate more effectively with other birders. Latin
for Bird Lovers features 'Bird Profile' pages which look in
depth at specific genera. Its 'Great Ornithologist' spreads reveal
the fascinating stories of the men and women who found and named
many of the birds we love; its "Latin in Action" feature boxes
provide tips that will help readers apply the lore of Latin names
to their own birding. (source:
http://www.nhbs.com/latin_for_bird_lovers_tefno_196785.html )
FYI - David
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