Hummingbirds : a celebration of nature's jewels / Glenn Bartley and Andy Swash ; contributors: Rob Hume, Christopher J. Sharpe and Robert Still ; illustrations by Jeanne Melchels.
Publisher:
Princeton University Press,
Copyright Date:
2022
Description:
288 pages : color illustrations, color maps ; 29 cm
An introduction to hummingbirds -- Adaptations for exceptional lifestyles -- Color and iridescence: flashes of brilliance -- Breeding: continuing the line -- Biogeography and biodiversity: the hummingbirds' realm -- Hummingbirds and people: history, discovery and culture -- Conservation: Hummingbirds under threat -- In pursuit of hummingbirds: a photographic journey--Glenn Bartley -- In search of nature's jewels: a personal quest--Andy Swash -- Taxonomy: the BirdLife list of species, Appendix 1: misnamed hummingbirds, Appendix 2: named hummingbird hybrids.
Summary:
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.
This resource is supported by the Institute of Museum and Library Services under the provisions of the Library Services and Technology Act as administered by State Library of Iowa.