Enjoying Hummingbirds
In the Wild and in Your Yard
Published on 1. December 2007
Book
Paperback/Softback
196 pages
978-0-8117-3421-9 (ISBN)
Description
- How to identify hummingbirds--where to find them, when to look, and what to expect in the region where you live
- Tips for the backyard birder on how to attract and feed hummingbirds
The hummingbird is one of the most attractive and popular birds in North America. Its small size, brilliant coloring, and ability to feed in flight make it a favorite backyard visitor. This colorful guide describes the fascinating life in the wild of a variety of hummingbird species and tells bird lovers how to attract hummingbirds to the backyard. Information from the most recently published research is augmented by personal experiences in the field as well as conversations with hummingbird experts. Topics include hummingbird behavior, migration, and predators--all illustrated with full-color photos.
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Language
English
Place of publication
Mechanicsburg, PA
United States
Product notice
Paperback (trade)
Unsewn / adhesive bound
Illustrations
colour photos & maps
Dimensions
Height: 227 mm
Width: 154 mm
Thickness: 11 mm
Weight
381 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-8117-3421-9 (9780811734219)
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Persons
Larry and Terrie Gates live in the Chiricahua Mountains of Arizona, where they maintain a garden that has attracted 12 species of hummingbirds. Their popular Web site, www.hummingbirdworld.com, has been a major source of information for tens of thousands of visitors. The Gateses have published numerous articles and photographs and have compiled over 50 Christmas Bird Counts in Mississippi and Arizona.
Content
What is a Hummingbird?; The Hummingbirds of North America; Vagrants, Albinos, and Hybrids; Identifying Hummingbirds; Feeding Hummingbirds; Hummingbird Gardens; Hummingbird Activities; Hummingbird Vacations; Hummingbird Legends; Hummingbirds in History, the Arts, Science, and the Popular Imagination; Hummingbirds Expected or Possible by State; Canadian Hummingbird Information.