Naturalists Library
Author : William Jardine
Publisher :
Page : 464 pages
File Size : 39,10 MB
Release : 1845
Category : Zoology
ISBN :
Wild Hares and Hummingbirds
Author : Stephen Moss
Publisher : Random House
Page : 323 pages
File Size : 13,12 MB
Release : 2012
Category : Natural history
ISBN : 0099552469
Book Description
"The village of Mark on the Somerset Levels is a watery wonderland, rich in wildlife: rooks and roe deer; sparrows and snowdrops; the iconic brown hare and the spectacular hummingbird hawk-moth. As the year unfolds, Stephen Moss witnesses the landscape as it passes from deep snow to spring blosson, through the heat haze of summer to the chill winds of autumn, from the first hazel catkins to the swallows returning from Africa. [This] is both the story of a small corner of the West Country and a celebration of the natural world."--Back cover.
A Field Guide to Hummingbirds of North America
Author : Sheri Williamson
Publisher : Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
Page : 290 pages
File Size : 21,1 MB
Release : 2001
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9780618024964
Book Description
Covering 31 North American species, with more than 250 color photos and 33 maps, this is the most comprehensive field guide to hummingbirds. Introductory chapters cover the natural history of hummingbirds, ways to attract and feed them, and major hot spots in the United States and Canada for observing these fascinating birds. The 31 color plates illustrate 28 species, 7 hybrid combinations, 3 forms of albinism, and 4 species of sphinx moths often mistaken for hummingbirds. Species accounts provide in-depth information on plumage, molt, songs and calls, wing sounds, similar species, behavior, habitat, distribution, taxonomy, and conservation concerns. Detailed range maps show breeding, non-breeding, and year-round distribution, migration routes, and records outside expected areas of occurrence.
The Natural History of Humming-birds. ...
Author : William Jardine
Publisher :
Page : 380 pages
File Size : 21,2 MB
Release : 1833
Category : Hummingbirds
ISBN :
Book Description
The Secret Lives of Hummingbirds
Author : David Wentworth Lazaroff
Publisher : Treasure Chest Books
Page : 24 pages
File Size : 34,41 MB
Release : 1995
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9781886679009
Book Description
This book covers many of the different kinds of hummingbirds found in North America, and their life-cycle.
Hummingbirds of Texas
Author : Clifford Eugene Shackelford
Publisher : Texas A&M University Press
Page : 120 pages
File Size : 30,33 MB
Release : 2009
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9781603441100
Book Description
Written for a general audience, with spectacular images for birders and nature enthusiasts at every level, Hummingbirds of Texas: With Their New Mexico and Arizona Ranges reveals the enormous appeal of this tiniest and shiniest of birds. The book opens with a look at the many manifestations of the human attraction to these flying jewels, including the Hummingbird Roundup, a citizen-science project run by the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department, as well as the Rockport Fulton Hummer/Bird Celebration, one of several festivals dedicated to hummingbirds. The book also includes easy tips for attracting hummingbirds to your own lawn or garden, such as what to plant in the ground or in pots and how to choose and take care of feeders. The authors then showcase the nineteen different hummingbird species that have appeared in the region covered by the book. Magnificent color photographs and original artwork aid in identification and accompany descriptions, range maps, and abundance graphs for each species.
Hummingbirds
Author : Michael Fogden
Publisher : Harper Collins
Page : 703 pages
File Size : 49,77 MB
Release : 2014-05-28
Category : Nature
ISBN : 0062306405
Book Description
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.
Hummingbirds, Their Life and Behavior
Author : Esther Quesada Tyrrell
Publisher : Crown Publishing Group (NY)
Page : 232 pages
File Size : 28,87 MB
Release : 1985
Category : Nature
ISBN :
Book Description
Robert Tyrrell, the world's foremost photographer of hummingbirds, has successfully captured on film the utterly fascinating day-to-day activities of our colorful North American species. Included among the 235 full-color pictures are never-before-photographed sequences such as nesting, molting, preening and territorial aggression, as well as an unprecedented portfolio of hummingbirds feeding from wildflowers. Esther Tyrrell has written the accompanying illuminating text, by far the most complete and up-to-date information on hummingbirds ever assembled, which will make this book the definitive source for both scientists and the general reader for years to come. This lavishly illustrated volume opens with an introduction to this lovely family of
Attracting Hummingbirds and Butterflies in Tropical Florida
Author : Roger L. Hammer
Publisher :
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 14,48 MB
Release : 2015
Category : Gardening
ISBN : 9780813060248
Book Description
From groundcovers to large trees, from soil requirements to effective seeding and frost-protection strategies, the author catalogues 200 of the best plants for luring hummingbirds and butterflies into even the smallest yards. The book offers helpful tips for beginning and establishing a thriving refuge that is easy to maintain, and the selection of exotic plants are all safe for use in Florida. --
The Complete Book of Hummingbirds
Author : Tony Tilford
Publisher : Thunder Bay Press
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 44,90 MB
Release : 2015-03-01
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9781626863880
Book Description
A fascinating reference guide to nature's "jewels in flight." Often called "jewels in flight" due to their brilliant plumage, the tiny hummingbird is a welcome friend in gardens and on patios everywhere. These fascinating little avians have long captured our imagination with their spectacular beauty and magical ability to hover in midair. Discover these remarkable little birds in the Complete Book of Hummingbirds by Tony Tilford. This is the ultimate reference guide to hummingbirds, featuring a comprehensive overview of the birds' biology, evolution, behavior, breeding, and migration patterns. You'll be awestruck by the amazing updated collection of full-color photographs depicting hummingbirds in flight and at rest in the Gallery of Hummingbirds. Learn how to attract hungry hummingbirds to your garden! Discover the kinds of plants and flowers that they love to visit, and how to create artificial feeding stations by making your own hummingbird food. From Woodnymphs and Mountain-Gems to Plovercrests and Hillstars, this thorough book describes all the hummingbirds of the world, and includes a helpful reference section, complete with a glossary and recommended websites for further reading.
