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, up-to-date range maps show breeding, non-breeding, and year-round distribution, migration routes, and records outside expected areas of occurrence. For a few widespread migratory species, separate maps illustrate expected spring arrival dates.
Just What You Are Looking For There are many books about Hummingbirds and how to attract them and how to feed them and even how to identify them. What makes this book different is that it clearly points out easy to spot “field” ID visual markers whether they be the bill shape and size, a color or a stripe. In other words, you don’t have to know every detail of the Hummingbird to make a snap identification. I have been using Peterson Field Guides for years and this one does not disappoint. As a bonus, it tells you…
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Great Facts, but Fun! Really enjoy this book. VERY academic, but fun too! I think, everyone will find something here for them. Details, fun facts, and just fun information about our hyperactive friends. Thanks, Sheri for your great research. I feel like you put a lot of time and effort into this book, and managed to keep it alive. Thanks again! Dave (in Colorado)