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Explore America’s bird names, from common terms to quirky local labels This comprehensive glossary catalogs vernacular names for migratory game birds across the United States and Canada, with notes on how names spread, shift, and differ by region.
This edition helps readers identify birds by their many local names, understand why names vary, and locate the official scientific and common terms that accompany each entry. It covers waterfowl, shorebirds, pigeons, doves, and related species, offering historical context and practical guidance for sportsmen, naturalists, and wardens alike.
- Clear, regionalized naming guidance shows what gunners and locals called each bird where they lived.
- Two naming categories explain which terms were actually used in the field versus those created in print.
- Species overviews pair vernacular names with standard English and Latin designs for reliable identification.
- Historical notes reveal how immigration, language, and travel shaped local bird names.
Ideal for readers of field guides, nomenclature reference works, and anyone curious about American bird names in the migratory game-bird context.
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Paperback. Etat : New. Print on Demand. This book delves into the diverse nicknames and colloquial names given to the waterfowl, shorebirds, pigeons, doves, and the bobolink, or ricebird, by hunters, naturalists, and the general public in the United States. As market hunting declined and professional gunners became a thing of the past, the colorful and varied vernacular names they used largely fell out of use. This book aims to preserve and document these names, many of which are rich in local and cultural history. The author provides insights into the origins of these names, often tracing them back to the characteristics or behaviors of the birds themselves, and discusses the factors that have influenced their usage and persistence over time. This book not only serves as a valuable resource for ornithologists, but also offers a fascinating glimpse into the history of American hunting and the relationship between humans and the natural world. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. N° de réf. du vendeur 9781527817746_0
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Local Names of Migratory Game Birds (Classic Reprint)
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