Favourite Bird Name (1 Viewer)

[Andrew Whitehouse]

So which bird name sends you weak at the knees at its very mention? Which is most evocative, beautiful or characterful? It can be a family name as well as a species and how about those lovely latin names? Any from other languages?

 

[Bluetail]

Andalusian Hemipode. Can't say I've any particular desire to see one, though.

Jason

 

[mountain man]

So which bird name sends you weak at the knees at its very mention?

Shag!!!

(Oh how hilarious!) :clap:

 

[pauco]

Well you did ask.
tits.

 

[Elizabeth Bigg]

Seems like this thread should be moved to Ruffled Feathers!!! :eek!:

 

[Edward woodwood]

Marvelous Spatuletail......incredible bird too....not seen one yet though


And Tom, here's one for you.....there is a Rough-faced Cormorant sometimes referred to as a Rough-faced Shag - honest.

 

[Andrew Whitehouse]

In a bid to raise this thread above the waist (and perhaps also the chest), I have a great liking for many British bird names. Gadwall sounds strangely satisfying and I like Godwit a lot (although the Dutch word 'Grutto' for Black-tailed Godwit has always appealed even more). But getting away from birds beginning with G, I think the winner might have to be Dotterel.

With the latin, I have a great deal of time for Black Guillemot (or more preferably Tystie, another great name) - Cepphus Grylle. Not exactly sure how it should be pronounced but it's enjoyable just trying.

 

[birdman]

Funnily enough, I was thinking about this kind of thing today... whilst watching a Treecreeper.

 

[steve_nova]

Zitting Cisticola appeals from afar and at home the Gannet.
Several ducks have great names too such as Smew, Garganey, Pochard and Gadwall.
As far as scientific names go, well Turdus always appealed as a kid. Come to think of it, it still does!

 

[Johnny1]

One of the few latin bird names I've always remembered with ease is Troglodytes troglodytes better known as the wren.

 

[Johnny1]

P.S. translated it means "cave dweller" (I think!)

 

[Jane Turner]

Inaccesible Island Rail...sounds so unapproachable

 

[steve_nova]

.......one of those inappropriate scientific names as to my knowledge, the Wren has nothing to do with caves whatsoever.

Great name though!

 

[dennis]

Superciliared Hemispingus and yes....I've seen one. Makes me yearn for Ecuador.

dennis

 

[Swift]

Lazy Cisticola , what does it do.....nothing?

 

[cuddy]

Dark Chanting Goshawk, i dont know why but this is a name that is so evocotive.

 

[Reader]

Dark Chanting Goshawk, i dont know why but this is a name that is so evocotive.

I must admit that, and Black shouldered Kite are top of my list.

 

[birdman]

Well, if we're gonna take worldwide species, I really rather like Boulu Burti Boubou (or however it's spelt!)

 

[Dave B Smith]

I'm still looking for my Lovely Cotinga

 

[CJW]

Lanius Excubitor - but it's in the pronunciation.