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South African Bird Names through time, language and usage

South African Bird Names through time, language and usage

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ISBN: 9781869145798

University of KwaZulu-Natal Press, 2025

Paperback, 548 pages

South African Bird Names Through Time, Language and Usage by Adrian Koopman and Eckhart Buchmann is a detailed study of the evolution of bird names in South Africa. The authors trace recorded bird names from historical sources, examining how they have changed through time and across languages. While the primary focus is on English bird names, the book also explores names in other South African languages, including regional variants, popular nicknames, and historical naming practices. Adrian Koopman is Professor Emeritus of Zulu at UKZN, and Eckhart Buchmann is a retired physician and passionate birder; together, they bring deep linguistic, cultural, and ornithological insight to this comprehensive work.