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"This is a book you can go back to many times either to learn more or just wallow in the beauty. Buy this book (or request it as a present) to relax with and marvel, either at the hummingbirds or the effort the authors have put into producing it."---R. Allan Reese, IBIS Book Reviews.
Auteur
Glenn Bartley is a world-renowned professional wildlife photographer who specializes in creating intimate and beautiful images of birds in their natural habitats. He leads photographic workshops throughout the Americas and beyond. Andy Swash is an ecologist, conservationist, wildlife photographer, and accomplished author. He is the managing director of WILDGuides and his books include The World's Rarest Birds, as well as many highly acclaimed photographic field guides.
Texte du rabat
With their glorious colors, glittering iridescence, powers of flight, and many characteristics unique in the world of birds, hummingbirds are extraordinary--true jewels of nature. This book is a celebration of all aspects of hummingbirds and their world. It features hundreds of photographs and illustrations, and a lively, readable text that presents the latest scientific information and includes up-to-date details about every species.
Résumé
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 extraordinarytrue 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.