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Hummingbirds : Marvels of the Bird World by Stan Tekiela (2022, Trade Paperback)

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Their aerial acrobatics enchant us. They are dainty and elusive. Award-winning author, naturalist, and wildlife photographer Stan Tekiela believes that hummingbirds are fascinating and adorable birds.

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Product Identifiers

PublisherAdventurekeen

ISBN-10164755246X

ISBN-139781647552466

eBay Product ID (ePID)10050407453

Product Key Features

Book TitleHummingbirds : Marvels of the Bird World

Number of Pages160 Pages

LanguageEnglish

Publication Year2022

TopicSubjects & Themes / Plants & Animals, Life Sciences / Zoology / Ornithology, Life Sciences / Zoology / General, Animals / Birds

IllustratorYes

GenreNature, Photography, Science

AuthorStan Tekiela

Book SeriesFavorite Wildlife Ser.

FormatTrade Paperback

Dimensions

Item Height0.4 in

Item Weight16.6 Oz

Item Length9 in

Item Width8 in

Additional Product Features

Intended AudienceTrade

Dewey Edition23

Dewey Decimal598.764

Table Of ContentAmazing Hummingbirds The Hummingbird Family None So Fair A Good Name Origins of the Species The World's Smallest Bird Life Span Staying Alive Hummers from Coast to Coast Habitats Regional Variations Differences of the Sexes Feather Lights Reflective Feathers Adding Color White Hummingbirds Feather Finery Molting Masters of Flight Extraordinary Heart Eye-catching Sight Bill Bending Grooved Tongue High-speed Digestion Flower Sweets Energy in Nectar Flower Sweets Hummers and Pollination Hunting for Insects Sap Taps Food Tasting Saving Energy Sunbathing Fun Daily Preening Bath Time Call Notes Wing Singing Diving Displays More than Bravado Territory Migration No Free Rides Time to Leave Feeder Rest Stops Migratory Feats Spring Migration Breeding Ground Arrivals Where's that Feeder? Establishing a Territory Nest Construction Flexible Nest Mating Encounters Egg Laying Dainty Eggs Incubation Duty Brood Patch Hatching Feeding the Young Fledgling Life Independence Hummingbird Moths Attracting Hummers Choosing Feeders Nectar Recipes Hummer Myths Tiny Flying Jewels Featured Hummingbirds About the Author Helpful Resources

SynopsisMarvel at the lives of hummingbirds with this collection of photographs and information by award-winning author and wildlife photographer Stan Tekiela. Their beauty captivates us. Their aerial acrobatics enchant us. Hummingbirds are beloved backyard visitors. They are dainty and elusive. A hummingbird sighting is a remarkable event, one worthy of remembering, cherishing, and sharing with others. Award-winning author, naturalist, and wildlife photographer Stan Tekiela believes that hummingbirds are fascinating and adorable birds. He spent more than 10 years traveling across the country to observe and photograph the hummingbird's various species, from ruby-throated to rufous. He documented every aspect of the hummingbird's life: major events such as migration and courtship, as well as everyday activities including feeding and sleeping. The result is a striking portrayal of these amazing animals in Hummingbirds . Stan's extraordinary photographs depict the backyard birds in a new, unique fashion. His fascinating text, drawn from detailed research and personal observations, provides information about every aspect of the hummingbirds' lives. Presented with headings and short paragraphs, the coffee-table book is pleasurable to browse and easy to read. "They are wondrous and beautiful," says Stan. "Watching them in action is almost magical." Unmatched by any other book on the market, Hummingbirds is a must-have for bird watchers, gardeners, and nature lovers., Dainty, Elusive, Delightful ... the Hummingbird, Their beauty captivates us. Their aerial acrobatics enchant us. Hummingbirds are beloved backyard visitors. A sighting is a remarkable event, worthy of remembering, cherishing and sharing with others. Feel that joy with every turn of the page in Hummingbirds. Award-winning author, naturalist and wildlife photographers Stan Tekiela presents stunning photographs and insightful descriptions of a hummingbird's life. The result is a book deserving of a place on any coffee table or shelf. Give it a try. Open this book to any page, and prepare to be struck with wonder. Book jacket., Award-winning author and wildlife photographer Stan Tekiela presents a fascinating study of hummingbirds in a collection of photographs and information.

LC Classification NumberQL696.A558