South African Bird Names through Time, Language and Usage

South African Bird Names through Time, Language and Usage

Författare: Adrian Koopman, Eckhart Buchmann
Förlag: Taylor & Francis
Upplaga: 1
Utgivningsår: 2026
ISBN: 9781041332015

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This volume provides comprehensive analysis of bird naming systems in southern Africa, examining scientific nomenclature, English and Afrikaans vernacular names, and indigenous African language names, including:

  • Comprehensive analysis of bird naming systems across scientific, vernacular, and indigenous languages in southern Africa
  • Historical examination of English bird names from Anglo-Saxon origins through contemporary standardization efforts
  • Detailed study of Afrikaans bird names tracing development from Cape Dutch to modern usage
  • Extensive documentation of African language bird names including semantic categories, cultural integration, and environmental contexts
  • Analysis of scientific nomenclature examining etymological origins, semantic patterns, and interface with vernacular naming systems

This title has been co-published with UKZN Press. T&F does not sell or distribute the print versions in Sub-Saharan Africa.

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