The jewels of the bird world, hummingbirds are one of America's most popular bird species. This beautifully illustrated guide Hummingbirds highlights the males and females of 20 U.S. and Canadian species, their distribution maps and a few exotics from Mexico and Central America. Also includes information on their anatomy, diet, vocalizations, hummingbird mimics and how to attract them to your yard.
Laminated for durability, this lightweight, pocket-sized folding guide is an indispensable source of portable information and ideal for field use by nature lovers of all ages.
Zoologist James Kavanagh has researched and written more than 450 publications pertaining to wildlife observation and outdoor recreation. His unique talent is in taking complex information and synthesizing the salient points to make knowledge about nature and the outdoors more accessible to novices, and to present quick, portable reference information for more experienced wildlife and outdoor enthusiasts. His books have sold more than 5 million copies worldwide.