A Dictionary of Scientific Bird Names
`Every now and again, along comes a book which fills such an obvious gap in one's library that purchase is automatic and immediate.  This is one such book.  This one deals only with scientific names, but it is by far the most comprehensive, covering the generic and specific scientific name of every one of the world's bird species.'     `This book's clear typography and good design make it a pleasure to use.  It is an essential addition to every serious ornithological library.  As well as using this book for reference purposes, many birdwatchers will find it pleasurable and intriguing for browsing in during idle moments.'  British Birds, December 1991'Every now and again, along comes a book which fills such an obvious gap in one's library that purchase is automatic and immediate. This is one such book ... it is by far the most comprehensive, covering the generic and specific scientific name of every one of the world's bird species. This book's clear typography and good design make it a pleasure to use. It is an essential addition to every serious ornithological library. As well as using this book for reference purposes, many birdwatchers will find it pleasurable and intriguing for browsing in during idle moments.'  J.T.R. Sharrock, British Birds, Volume 84, Number 12, December 1991'Mr Jobling reveals all ('field-dwelling', 'woodworm-eating' and 'bald-necked') with great charm.'  Bath and West Evening Chronicle`Michael Corballais tackles fascinating questions with a remarkable blend of erudition, clarity and humour.  The book is compelling reading because of the inherent fascination of the theme.'  The Higher'A book that fills a gap, essential for anyone who has ever wondered about the language, origin and even the logic behind scientific names.'  Su Gough, BTO News, Jan/Feb '92'The treatment is scholarly... Attractive drawings by Richard Fowling and the author decorate the text.  Recommended to all ornithologists with even a passing interest in scientific names.' Bulletin of the British Ornithologists' Club'The result of Jobling's very meticulous but undoubtedly satisfying job is a really fascinating book! Many details on taxonomic history, behaviour or morphology, even of birds you m,ay never have seen, and probably never will see, become obvious. Highly recommended.'  Andre J van Loon, Dutch Birding 14: June 1992'a Classical education will not elucidate all names, and Mr Jobling's labour of love is invaluable ... Throughout, there are informative gems ... everyone interested in the origins or meanings of bird names should buy this book.'  G.D. Field'I consider the book to be invaluable.'  Malcolm Wilsdon, The London Naturalist, No. 71, 1992'This is a comprhensive etymology for all currently valid generic and specific names of birds ... described between January 1758 and June 1990 ... a veritable aviary of liveliness. The introduction and the entries achieve conciseness and elegance of writing, full of fascinating facets - historical, poetical and linguistic.'  P. Holt, Archives of Natural History 20 (1) 1993