Latin for bird lovers

This is a wonderfully presented book. The artwork used throughout is outstanding. Its user-friendly approach makes it easy to understand the origin, pronunciation, and meaning of the Latin names used for birds.

This book deserves a place on every nature lovers’ bookshelf. If you love nature, you’ll find it really useful. If you are a scientist, don’t expect to learn too much, but savour the artwork. If you are a teacher, do your students a favour and make sure it is available in the library.

Latin for Bird Lovers is not a book to be read front to back, although the ‘Bird Profiles’ and ‘Great Ornithologists’ features are very interesting, but to look good on your bookshelf and occasionally be dipped into when you don’t know your Anthus from your Eulabeornis. 

Book reviewed by Allan Archer