Mrs Moreau's Warbler: How Birds Got Their Names
by Stephen Moss
Stephen Moss investigates the origins and meanings of bird names, revealing how language reflects the ways people observe, classify, and remember the natural world. Combining an interest in birds with the history of naming, this accessible book invites readers to look more closely at familiar species and their often surprising labels.
About This Book
Mrs Moreau's Warbler explores the fascinating ways birds have acquired their names.
Stephen Moss considers the language used to identify birds and the stories preserved in those names.
The book connects bird names with natural history, culture, and the human impulse to classify the living world.
For readers interested in birds, words, and the history behind familiar names, this offers an accessible introduction to an overlooked subject.
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