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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.
Synopsis
From America's most trusted authorities on birds and nature, a pocket-size, brilliantly colorful, simple-to-use guide to hummingbirds, containing dozens of full-color photographs.Whether you use feeders, flowers, or habitats, this easy-to-use guide will tell you all you need to know to attract tiny jewel-like hummingbirds to your own yard. The
Stokes Beginner's Guide to Hummingbirds is factually, visually, and organizationally superior to any other beginner's guide.
Special features include:
- Stunning color photographs of all plumages of North American hummingbirds
- A unique and innovative key to identifying all male, female, and immature hummingbirds
- Handy color tab index to male hummingbirds by the color of their throats
- How-to section on attracting hummingbirds with feeders
- How-to section on using flowers and habitat to attract hummingbirds
- Complete life histories, range maps, and identification clues for all North American hummingbirds