Glenn Bartley

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Hummingbirds: A Celebration of Nature's JewelsHardcover, 26 July 2022

Hummingbirds: A Celebration of Nature's Jewels
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Part of Series
Wildguides
Part of Series
Wildguides, 27
Print Length
288 pages
Language
English
Publisher
Princeton University Press
Date Published
26 Jul 2022
ISBN-10
0691182124
ISBN-13
9780691182124

Description

A stunningly illustrated guide to the wonderful world of hummingbirds

With their glorious colors, glittering iridescence, astonishing powers of flight, and many characteristics unique in the world of birds, hummingbirds are extraordinary--true jewels of nature. This beautiful book is a celebration of all aspects of hummingbirds and their world. It features hundreds of the most spectacular photographs of hummingbirds ever taken, exquisite illustrations, and a lively, readable text that presents the latest scientific information and includes up-to-date details about every species.

A familiar sight across much of the Americas, hummingbirds have long captured the imagination and played an important part in myths, legends, and other aspects of human culture. Today, hummingbirds are among the most popular of all birds, sought after by serious and casual birders alike. They inspire questions in anyone lucky enough to see them. How can they fly like that? Why are they so colorful? How many are there? Where and how do they live? How do they survive? This book answers these and many other questions, providing an enlightening and enjoyable guide to hummingbirds that can only deepen their wonder.

  • A definitive yet accessible account of all aspects of hummingbird life
  • More than 540 spectacular color photographs, illustrating all 101 hummingbird genera and over two-thirds of the world's 369 species
  • Specially commissioned illustrations revealing details of anatomy and behavior
  • Meticulously researched facts and figures on status, population, distribution, and conservation designations of all the world's hummingbirds

Product Details

Authors:
Glenn BartleyAndy Swash
Book Format:
Hardcover
Country of Origin:
IT
Date Published:
26 July 2022
Dimensions:
28.6 x 21.59 x 2.39 cm
Illustrator:
ISBN-10:
0691182124
ISBN-13:
9780691182124
Language:
English
Location:
Princeton
Pages:
288
Weight:
1474.17 gm

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