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Complete Book of Hummingbirds

Name: Complete Book of Hummingbirds
Author: Tony Tilford
ISBN: 9781592239672

by Tony Tilford

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Overview

Hummingbird plumage comes in all colors—emerald, ruby, sapphire, azure, garnet, and topaz—no wonder they’re often called “jewels in flight.” Discover these remarkable little birds in The Complete Book of Hummingbirds by avian expert Tony Tilford. This ultimate reference guide to hummingbirds features a comprehensive overview of the birds’ biology, evolution, behavior, breeding, and migration patterns. You’ll be awestruck by the amazing collection of full-color photographs depicting hummingbirds in flight and at rest in the Gallery of Hummingbirds. Discover the kinds of plants and flowers hummingbirds love to visit and how to create artificial feeding stations by making your own hummingbird food. From Woodnymphs and Mountain-Gems to Plovercrests and Hillstars, this thorough book describes all of the hummingbirds of the world and also includes a helpful reference section, complete with a glossary, recommended websites, and further reading.

About the Author, Tony Tilford

Tony Tilford has had a passion for wildlife since childhood. Much of his spare time has been dedicated to the study and photography of birds, and he has written and contributed to many books and accumulated a huge library of color photographs. He lives in Norwich, England, and is a Fellow of the Royal Photographic Society of Great Britain and has also served on the governing council of the largest British conservation body, the Royal Society for the Protection of Birds. Previous books include The Handbook of Cage & Aviary Birds and A Photographic Guide to the Birds of Java, Sumatra, and Bali.