Hummingbirds of North America (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9780618024964)

The classic, most comprehensive field guide to identifying hummingbirds--nature's smallest and most stunning bird species.

Covering 31 North American species, with more than 250 color photos and 33 maps, this is the ultimate 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. 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.

For more than 85 years, Peterson Field Guides have set the standard by which other field guides are measured. Comprehensive and authoritative, they are essential additions to any naturalist's bookshelf or backpack.

Author: Sheri L. Williamson
ISBN-10: 0618024964
ISBN-13: 9780618024964
Publisher: Mariner Books
Language: English
Published: 01/10/2002
Pages: 280
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 0.91lbs
Size: 7.48h x 4.91w x 0.72d

Review Citation(s):
PW Notes and Reprints 12/17/2001 pg. 79
Choice 06/01/2002 pg. 1796
American Reference Bks Annual 01/01/2003 pg. 635
Publishers Weekly 12/17/2001