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The Complete Book of Hummingbirds - Tony Tilford

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Item specifics

Condition
Very Good: A book that has been read and does not look new, but is in excellent condition. No ...
Binding
Paperback
Product Group
Book
Weight
1 lbs
IsTextBook
No
ISBN
9781592239672

About this product

Product Identifiers

Publisher
Readerlink Distribution Services, LLC
ISBN-10
1592239676
ISBN-13
9781592239672
eBay Product ID (ePID)
66174845

Product Key Features

Book Title
Complete Book of Hummingbirds
Number of Pages
192 Pages
Language
English
Publication Year
2009
Topic
Birdwatching Guides, Animals / Birds
Illustrator
Yes
Genre
Nature
Author
Tony Tilford
Format
Trade Paperback

Dimensions

Item Height
0.5 in
Item Weight
25 oz
Item Length
9.8 in
Item Width
7.5 in

Additional Product Features

Intended Audience
Trade
LCCN
2008-017172
TitleLeading
The
Dewey Edition
22
Dewey Decimal
598.7/64
Synopsis
Hummingbird plumage comes in all colors--emerald, ruby, sapphire, azure, garnet and topaz--no wonder they're often called "jewels in flight." These endlessly fascinating little birds have long captured man's imagination with their spectacular beauty and a seemingly magical ability to hover in mid-air. Discover these remarkable little birds in The Complete Book of Hummingbirds by avian expert Tony Tilford.- This is the ultimate reference guide to hummingbirds, featuring a comprehensive overview of the birds' biology, evolution, behavior, breeding, and migration patterns.- Hummingbirds, named for the sound caused by the very fast beating of their wings, have the fastest beat of any bird, approaching 200 beats per second!- You'll be awestruck by the amazing collection of full-color photographsdepicting hummingbirds in flight and at restin the Gallery of Hummingbirds.- Aside from insects, hummingbirds in flight have the highest metabolism of any animal on earth. To survive, they must consume more than 1.5 times their body weight in fluids and nectar daily. That means they must visit hundreds of flowers every single day-no wonder it seems they never rest!- Learn how to attract hungry hummingbirds to your garden! Discover the kinds of plants and flowers that they love to visit and how to create artificial feeding stations by making your own hummingbird food.- From Woodnymphs and Mountain-Gems to Plovercrests and Hillstars, this thorough book describes all of the hummingbirds of the world and also includes a helpful reference section, complete with a glossary, recommended web sites and further reading., Hummingbird plumage comes in all colors--emerald, ruby, sapphire, azure, garnet, and topaz--no wonder they're often called "jewels in flight." Discover these remarkable little birds in The Complete Book of Hummingbirds by avian expert Tony Tilford. This ultimate reference guide to hummingbirds features a comprehensive overview of the birds' biology, evolution, behavior, breeding, and migration patterns. You'll be awestruck by the amazing collection of full-color photographs depicting hummingbirds in flight and at rest in the Gallery of Hummingbirds. Discover the kinds of plants and flowers hummingbirds love to visit and how to create artificial feeding stations by making your own hummingbird food. From Woodnymphs and Mountain-Gems to Plovercrests and Hillstars, this thorough book describes all of the hummingbirds of the world and also includes a helpful reference section, complete with a glossary, recommended websites, and further reading., Often called "jewels in flight" due to their brilliant plumage, the tiny hummingbird is a welcome friend in gardens and on patios everywhere. These fascinating little avians have long captured our imagination with their spectacular beauty and magical ability to hover in midair. Discover these remarkable little birds in the  Complete Book of Hummingbirds  by Tony Tilford. This is the ultimate reference guide to hummingbirds, featuring a comprehensive overview of the birds' biology, evolution, behavior, breeding, and migration patterns. You'll be awestruck by the amazing updated collection of full-color photographs depicting hummingbirds in flight and at rest in the Gallery of Hummingbirds.
LC Classification Number
QL696.A558T55 2008

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