Bibliograph

Hummingbirds, a life-size guide to every species, Michael Fogden, Marianne Taylor, and Sheri L. Williamson ; foreword by Pete Dunne

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Hummingbirds, a life-size guide to every species, Michael Fogden, Marianne Taylor, and Sheri L. Williamson ; foreword by Pete Dunne

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references (pages 390-391) and indexes

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mapsillustrations

Index

index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

Hummingbirds

Medium

electronic resource eBook

Nature of contents

bibliographydictionaries

Responsibility statement

Michael Fogden, Marianne Taylor, and Sheri L. Williamson ; foreword by Pete Dunne

Sub title

a life-size guide to every species

Summary

Hummingbirds have always held popular appeal, with their visual brilliance, extraordinary flight dexterity, jewel-like color, and remarkably small size. This is the first book to profile all 338 known species, from the Saw-billed Hermit to the Scintillant Hummingbird. Every bird is shown life-size in glorious full-color photographs. Every species profile includes a flight map and key statistics, as well as information about behavior, plumage, and habitat. This authoritative guide has been annotated by the world's leading experts on hummingbirds and features a foreword by renowned birding author Pete Dunne

Table Of Contents

Foreword / by Pete Dunne -- Introduction. Evolution, systematics & taxonomy ; Color & iridescence ; Flight ; Feeding ; Courtship, seasonality & nesting ; Molt and feather care ; Migration ; How to use this book -- Hummingbird directory -- Further reading -- Index of common names -- Index of scientific names -- Author biographies & acknowledgments

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