The Ornithologist's Dictionary

An invaluable reference resource, written in concise language and with an intuitive layout, The Ornithologist’s Dictionary is ideal for both amateur and professional ornithologists. With more than 5,000 definitions of words and terms of interest to ornithologists, this practical, portable, and easy-to-handle volume provides clear and comprehensive explanations, making it essential for any student of ornithology.

Highlighted Features

• More than 5,000 definitions: Brief, direct, and comprehensive explanations of ornithological terms.
• Practical format: Portable and easy to consult, ideal for daily use.
• Specialized vocabulary: Technical terms clearly explained to facilitate understanding.
• Intuitive organization: User-friendly structure for quick definition lookup.
• Sample entry: Detailed definitions accompanied by related terms.

Content

• Sample Term and Definition
• Episematic: used for traits such as special marks, colors, or behaviors that help an animal recognize members of its own species; cf. antepisematic, proepisematic, pseudepisematic, aposematic.