Specific Character of the Reflection of Bird Vocalizations in Onomatopoeic Ornithonyms
In the article Latin, Russian, English and French scientific bird names (Passeriformes) are analysed with the aim to reveal peculiarities connected with vocalizations of species in each taken language and in ornithonymics as it is. The importance of various associations based on bird's voice perception and metaphoric character of the formed ornithonyms are emphasized.