Hummingbirds

Magical avian creatures that dart and hover, the 340 known species of hummingbirds are native only to the Americas, in habitats as diverse as tropical forests, deserts, and the cold mountaintops of the Andes. Enter the world of these tiny, beguiling creatures, and learn about their migration habits, aerodynamic capabilities, wing speed, and structure. Learn how to attract hummingbirds with plants and feeders and how to photograph them, with tips on equipment, flash and film speed.

Melanie Votaw is a prolific writer, teacher, public speaker, and counselor. Her previous titles for Running Press include Hummingbirds: Jewels of Air, The Art of Belly Dancing, and 52 Weeks of Passionate Sex. She lives in New York City.