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  1. jollydragon

    Who Defines the Scientific Names?

    It's ok now. I think I've gotten my answers by my posts of #39 and #42. Thank all of you.
  2. jollydragon

    Who Defines the Scientific Names?

    For those friends not getting my point, sorry to tell you I don't want to repeat my comment any more.
  3. jollydragon

    Who Defines the Scientific Names?

    Thanks for the thinking. I really think so now. Otherwise, the national bird and flower should have been announced before a long time. It's great. Do you have any paintings share to me? I really love our traditional painting, Gongbi, which is so amazing. Of course I agree with this. But it's...
  4. jollydragon

    Who Defines the Scientific Names?

    Dong Bei, it seems you didn't get my point well as similar as 'China Guy'.
  5. jollydragon

    Who Defines the Scientific Names?

    You are correct for the history. But not correct for my opinion because the history isn't related to this topic. I've told I even don't think it's good to call 'Chinese Oriole' and 'Chinese Magpie'. Here's no fighting and that's why the discussion can continue here. I'm just discussing and...
  6. jollydragon

    Who Defines the Scientific Names?

    It's great. Yes, I found 'Japanese Crane' is also re-directed to 'Red-crowned Crane' on wikipedia. So I believe the official is considerate that 'Japanese Crane', 'Chinese Oriole' and 'Chinese Magpie' are really misleading.
  7. jollydragon

    Who Defines the Scientific Names?

    Any new reviewers, please at least read my posts at #1 and #28. Thanks.
  8. jollydragon

    Who Defines the Scientific Names?

    All friends posting here, thanks for your efforts. I know "Latin name" is a kind of Roman naming conventions and called formally as "binominal nomenclature"(especially in zoological circles).The essence of it is that each species name is in Latin and has two parts, so that it is popularly known...
  9. jollydragon

    Who Defines the Scientific Names?

    Thank you very much, Gretchen. You really get the point of my question. Thanks for the kind comment. Know I learned why the name is still it until now and it's impossible for me to ask for a modification or update.
  10. jollydragon

    Sichuan Birding

    My goddess, I know there's negative influence of releasing creatures by Monks in China just today. Anyway, I haven't seen this kind of activities around me so far.
  11. jollydragon

    Who Defines the Scientific Names?

    Who can answer this question more simply and clearly: What should someone do when he finds a new bird, wants to name it and has others accept the name? What's the process, where to apply or submit and who is the contact? Thank you!
  12. jollydragon

    Who Defines the Scientific Names?

    China guy, Surreybirder, you two please read all of my posts in this thread and understand my opinion better first.
  13. jollydragon

    Who Defines the Scientific Names?

    Thanks for your post. What's the scientific paper you mentioned? How can I do when I found a new bird and want to name it and have others accept my name?
  14. jollydragon

    Who Defines the Scientific Names?

    Thank you for your kind comment. Now that English is an international language and the latin names can be translated to English names which causes misleading, I still don't think the naming way of scientific names is good and reasonable.
  15. jollydragon

    Who Defines the Scientific Names?

    Fugl, thank you for your comment. But I'm confused after reading your post. Why is 'Grus japonensis' translated to 'Japanese Crane' in English if Latin words don't mean anything in English? The words have their meanings although the language is dead already. Correct?
  16. jollydragon

    Who Defines the Scientific Names?

    Maybe 'Oriolus chinensis, Cissa chinensis, Streptopelia chinensis etc' are improper too! Dalat, please don't misunderstand. Please read my posts carefully to know I agree that the bird name shouldn't be titled with nationalism. But why do the organization accepted this kind of names? I also...
  17. jollydragon

    Who Defines the Scientific Names?

    Thanks for all of your comments. Anyway, it's obvious that the international scientific name is an error and misleading. Who is willing to be called or call his/her child with another family name? The organization announcing and maintaining scientific names should be responsible, reasonable and...
  18. jollydragon

    Who Defines the Scientific Names?

    Red-crowned Cranes are an important part of Chinese culture from ancient time. We often call them respectfully as Xianhe, that is Angel Crane in English. 'Red-crowned Crane' is chinese scientific name in China. Because of its importance in Chinese culture, the Red-crowned Crane was selected by...
  19. jollydragon

    Conserve Altamira Oriole

    I'm from Southern China. It's so regretful to know there's no Altamira Oriole Breeding in Mexico, except wild trapping. How wonderful and beautiful the bird looks when I saw it at the firt glance on the web! How much I hope it can be introduced into China. But I'm only a normal company employee...
  20. jollydragon

    Spot-breasted/ Black-streaked Scimitar Babble

    Admire your traveling in beautiful Sichuan. Looking forward to seeing your fine photos.
  21. jollydragon

    Sichuan Birding

    Hi Meggie, so glad to see your blogs now and so regretful seeing your blogs so late.
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