A pocket-size, brilliantly colorful, simple-to-use guide tohummingbirds, containing dozens of full-color photographs that enable readers of all ages to identify the most common species; range maps; tips on attracting hummingbirds, information on habitat needs, life cycle, food preferences; and much more.
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Acclaimed bird and nature authorities, Donald and Lillian Stokes have written more than 22 books. They divide their time between Carlisle, Massachusetts, and Sanibel, Florida.
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This book is worth getting for the pictures alone, stunning in detail and glorious of color. Most of the book gives information about the various types of hummingbirds, almost none of which we'll ever see here in the East other than the ruby throated. For those of you on the other coast, it may be useful for identification of backyard sightings.
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I got an Oasis feeder (Perky Pet 221 Hummingbird Oasis Feeder, 16 oz capacity) (which I strongly endorse) for our balcony and we've had a steady stream of little guys coming by for a few months now. It didn't take long after the the traffic started that we were noticing many different types of hummingbirds, so it seemed only right to try and figure out who these freeloaders were.I ordered this for my wife not really thinking it would be anything more than a nice gesture, but she's jumped on it like I never expected. She leaves it next to the patio door so that when we spot a bird at the feeder, she can go close, grab the book and make an ID. Actually, more often (since I have better eyes), she's often rattling off attributes for me to spot. Working together, we're usually able to track down the species within about thirty seconds, which must be some kind of testament to the book's ease of use when identifying by characteristic. Even better, once we think we've narrowed it down, there are plenty of vivid pictures of male, female, and juvenile examples of each species. Little extras like the maps of each species' distribution are nice so we don't do something silly like assume we're seeing a bird that belongs in Maine hanging out at our feeder in California. And though not extensive, the book does pack a bunch of tidbits into each section, such as which species might dominate others when claiming turf at a feeder or suggesting flowers that will lure more birds into your yard. I actually started this review giving it four stars, then realized just how much is packed into this little reference at a good price, if that's any indication of how helpful it is.
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The most comprehensive book about the USA hummingbirds. Awesome photography, incredibly accurate descriptions of all the hummingbirds residents of the continental USA. The ONLY book you need to buy if you want to enjoy and identify our hummingbirds.
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A compact hummingbird. Medium-length bill is straight; tail projects well past folded wings. Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
females begin nesting, dive display, pendulum display, extensive rufous, large hummingbird, downcurved bill, other hummingbirds, short straight bill, light throats, small hummingbird, hummingbird flowers, dark throats, ear patch, throat patch, second brood, breeding range, hummingbird feeders, red bill, immature male Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
Essential Clues, Other Behavior, Allen's Hummingbirds, Nest Usually, Male Displays Dive, Breeding Breeds, Feeding Forages, North American, Rufous Hummingbirds, Feeding Feeds, Lucifer Hummingbirds, Nest Nest, West Coast New!
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A compact hummingbird. Medium-length bill is straight; tail projects well past folded wings. Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
females begin nesting, dive display, pendulum display, extensive rufous, large hummingbird, downcurved bill, other hummingbirds, short straight bill, light throats, small hummingbird, hummingbird flowers, dark throats, ear patch, throat patch, second brood, breeding range, hummingbird feeders, red bill, immature male Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
Essential Clues, Other Behavior, Allen's Hummingbirds, Nest Usually, Male Displays Dive, Breeding Breeds, Feeding Forages, North American, Rufous Hummingbirds, Feeding Feeds, Lucifer Hummingbirds, Nest Nest, West Coast New!
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Front Cover | Table of Contents | First Pages | Index | Back Cover | Surprise Me!
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- Stokes Guide to Bird Behavior, Volume 1 by Donald Stokes in Front Matter (1), and Front Matter (2)
- Hummingbirds: Their Life by Esther Quesada Tyrrell in Front Matter
- The Wildflower Book: East of the Rockies - A Complete Guide to Growing and Identifying Wildflowers (Stokes Backyard Nature Books) by Donald Stokes in Front Matter
- Hummingbirds: THEIR LIFE AND BEHAVIOR by Esther Quesada Tyrrell in Front Matter
- Lives of North American Birds (Peterson Natural History Companions) by Kenn Kaufman in Front Matter
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