Lesson 1 Flashcards
1
Q
What two names are given for each bird?
A
common name and scientific name
2
Q
How do you recognize the scientific name?
A
italicized, derived from Greek or Latin, has 2 parts: genus and species
3
Q
Why is it important to know not only the common name, but the scientific name as well?
A
common name will vary, scientific name is the same across the world
