A Peterson Field Guide To Hummingbirds Of North America, A by Roger Tory Peterson

A Peterson Field Guide To Hummingbirds Of North America, A by Roger Tory Peterson

The classic, most comprehensive field guide to identifying hummingbirds--nature's smallest and most stunning bird species.



Covering 31 North American species, with more than 250 color photos and 33 maps, this is the ultimate guide to hummingbirds. Introductory chapters cover the natural history of hummingbirds, ways to attract and feed them, and major hot spots in the United States and Canada for observing these fascinating birds. Color plates illustrate 28 species, 7 hybrid combinations, 3 forms of albinism, and 4 species of sphinx moths often mistaken for hummingbirds. Species accounts provide in-depth information on plumage, molt, songs and calls, wing sounds, similar species, behavior, habitat, distribution, taxonomy, and conservation concerns. Detailed, up-to-date range maps show breeding, non-breeding, and year-round distribution, migration routes, and records outside expected areas of occurrence. For a few widespread migratory species, separate maps illustrate expected spring arrival dates.



For more than 85 years, Peterson Field Guides have set the standard by which other field guides are measured. Comprehensive and authoritative, they are essential additions to any naturalist's bookshelf or backpack.

Peterson, Roger Tory: - ROGER TORY PETERSON, one of the world's greatest naturalists, received every major award for ornithology, natural science, and conservation as well as numerous honorary degrees, medals, and citations, including the Presidential Medal of Freedom. The Peterson Identification System has been called the greatest invention since binoculars.

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ISBN 13	9780618024964
ISBN 10	0618024964
Title	A Peterson Field Guide To Hummingbirds Of North America, A
Author	Roger Tory Peterson
Series	Peterson Field Guides
Condition	Unavailable
Binding Type	Hardback
Publisher	Houghton Mifflin
Year published	2002-01-10
Number of pages	280
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