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What’s in a name? As birding grows in popularity, more and more people are beginning to appreciate that birds carry not only ecological significance but represent unique stories, embedded in the names they’ve been given. South African Birds by Name provides insight into the origins and meanings of these ‘scientific’ names, mostly rooted in Greek and Latin, helping readers to make sense of the species they are looking at.
Eddie Germiquet has painstakingly researched historic explorer accounts, indigenous names, ancient mythologies and early science writings to demystify and simplify the nomenclature. Where a name derives from a physical attribute of the bird, he has drawn a captivating illustration to depict it. Names deriving from explorers, biologists and other historical figures are also explained, uncovering some fascinating histories.
Presented in an eye-catching hardcover, this book is not only a companion for ornithologists and birders, but also a delightful source of discovery for new twitchers.
Author: Eddie Germiquet
A New Symbol for a Renewed Commitment
Afrikaans: Bloukraanvoël isiXhosa/isiZulu: indweBirdLife South Africa proudly enters a new chapter with the Blue Crane as our emblem. As South Africa’s national bird, with 99% of its global population found in our country, the Blue Crane reflects our conservation priorities and steadfast commitment to protecting our country’s birds and their habitats.
Recently returned to the conservation status of Vulnerable, one step away from Endangered, the Blue Crane reminds us that conservation is never complete, a fact which reaffirms our resolve to secure the future of South Africa’s birds and biodiversity.
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