Hummingbirds of North America - read free eBook in online reader or directly download on the web page. Select files or add your book in reader. Download and read online ebook Hummingbirds of North America write by Steve N. G. Howell. This book was released on 2002. Hummingbirds of North America available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. This book is the first ever, comprehensive photographic guide to the identification of all 24 species of hummingbirds to be seen as breeders or vagrants in North America. For all their startling colors, the speed of hummingbird flight and the often drab coloration of females and immatures make this group especially difficult to deal with in the field. The simple field marks are often poorly lit, hard to spot, or simply not shown by any particular individual under observation. But accurate identification of these popular and beautiful birds brings both real satisfaction and a welcome challenge to most birders. Steve Howell, a well-known and respected bird tour leader and author, has made a particular study of the finer points of hummingbird recognition and has specially chosen over 200 stunning photographs to complement the information given in his text. Some species feature as many as 14 photographs each. A detailed introduction covers the basics of hummingbird anatomy and plumage variation, allowing the observer to effectively focus on points that are of value in the field. New field marks are provided and old myths dispelled in this ground breaking and essential new guide. Key Features? Contains up to 14 full-color photos for each species, with detailed photo captions Detailed introduction covers fundamentals of hummingbird identification, including discussions of anatomy, plumage variation, and molt Comprehensive species accounts describe all plumages, compare similar species in depth, and discuss voice, displays, behavior, geographic range, and seasonal distribution Emphasizes difficult to identify plumages, such as females and immatures Features 200 stunning photos picked specifically to show identification criteria
A Field Guide to Hummingbirds of North America
A Field Guide to Hummingbirds of North America - read free eBook in online reader or directly download on the web page. Select files or add your book in reader. Download and read online ebook A Field Guide to Hummingbirds of North America write by Sheri Williamson. This book was released on 2001. A Field Guide to Hummingbirds of North America available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. 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.
Hummers
Hummers - read free eBook in online reader or directly download on the web page. Select files or add your book in reader. Download and read online ebook Hummers write by Millie Miller. This book was released on 1987. Hummers available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Reminiscent of nineteenth-century botanical prints, the full-color illustrations in these small nature guides are miniature watercolors, as delightful to look at as they are accurate.
The Hummingbirds of North America, Second Edition
The Hummingbirds of North America, Second Edition - read free eBook in online reader or directly download on the web page. Select files or add your book in reader. Download and read online ebook The Hummingbirds of North America, Second Edition write by Paul A. Johnsgard. This book was released on 2016-02-02. The Hummingbirds of North America, Second Edition available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Swift and iridescent, hummingbirds are found only in the New World, and encompass an amazing variety of specializations. No other family of birds can lay claim to so many superlatives, including smallest size, most rapid wingbeat, and most specialized plumages. While many species can be attracted to feeding stations and backyard flower gardens, others can be found only in the wild. Paul A. Johnsgard's Hummingbirds of North America is the only book devoted to the identification, distribution, and biology -- both individual and comparative -- of all hummingbirds that breed in North America. First published in 1983, this acclaimed volume now has been revised and expanded to include twenty-five Mexican species, such as the long-billed starthroat and the fork-tailed emeralds, thereby more than doubling the species coverage of the original edition. Full species-by-species accounts survey the evolutionary history, anatomical and physiological specializations, and comparative ecology, behavior, and reproductive biology of this largest family of nonpasserine birds. Individual accounts are complemented by 24 full-color paintings. Including updated range maps, identification keys, and a bibliography that has been broadened to include literature on the little-known Mexican species, the book is both accessible to amateur birders and an authoritative volume for ornithologists.
Hummingbirds of North America
Hummingbirds of North America - read free eBook in online reader or directly download on the web page. Select files or add your book in reader. Download and read online ebook Hummingbirds of North America write by Dan True. This book was released on 1995-04. Hummingbirds of North America available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. A fully illustrated guide, keyed state by state, to all 16 species of North American hummers, including all of their personal quirks and habits.
