"In this elegant narrative, celebrated naturalist Ted Floyd guides you through a year of becoming a better birder. Choosing 200 top avian species to teach key l

In every scientific discipline, there is an official language formed of many words derived from Latin. Ornithology and bird watching are perfect examples. The s

Describes the meanings of the Latin names of over 4,000 individual species, and gives a translation of the Latin name

A guide to bird watching covers topics ranging from mythology and birdhouses to the work of Audubon and Angry Birds, combining images with trivia, top ten lists

Swallow and starling, puffin and peregrine, blue tit and blackcap. We use these names so often that few of us ever pause to wonder about their origins. What do