Short description
Drawing from a wide variety of backgrounds for bird names, Eleanor H. Stickney addresses mythology, royalty, history, science, appearance, Greek Greek and Latin names, and many others in this well-researched chronicle of the origins of bird names. For the professional ornithologist, the avid bird-watcher, or the just-getting started learner, The Whys of Bird Names provides an excellent reference and enchanting glimpse into the birds of the world.