Hummingbirds a celebration of nature's jewels / Glenn Bartley and Andy Swash ; contributors: Rob Hume, Christopher J. Sharpe and Robert Still ; illustrations by Jeanne Melchels.
| Author/creator | Bartley, Glenn |
| Other author | Swash, Andy. |
| Other author | Melchels, Jeanne. |
| Format | Electronic |
| Publication Info | Princeton, New Jersey : Princeton University Press, [2022] |
| Description | 288 pages : color illustrations, color maps ; 29 cm |
| Supplemental Content | Full text available from Credo Reference Academic Core |
| Subjects |
| Variant title | Humming birds |
| Contents | An introduction to hummingbirds -- Adaptations for exceptional lifestyles -- Color and iridescence: flashes of brilliance -- Breeding: continuing the line -- Biogeography and biodiversity: the hummingbirds' realm -- Hummingbirds and people: history, discovery and culture -- Conservation: hummingbirds under threat -- In pursuit of hummingbirds: a photographic journey -- In search of nature's jewels: a personal quest -- Taxonomy: the birdlife list of species. |
| Abstract | With their glorious colors, glittering iridescence, astonishing powers of flight, and many characteristics unique in the world of birds, hummingbirds are extraordinary--true jewels of nature. This beautiful book is a celebration of all aspects of hummingbirds and their world. It features hundreds of the most spectacular photographs of hummingbirds ever taken, exquisite illustrations, and a lively, readable text that presents the latest scientific information and includes up-to-date details about every species. |
| General note | Includes index. |
| Access restriction | Available only to authorized users. |
| Technical details | Mode of access: World Wide Web |
| Genre/form | Electronic books. |
| LCCN | 2022930986 |
| ISBN | 9780691182124 (hardcover) |
| ISBN | 0691182124 (hardcover) |
| ISBN | (ebook) |
Availability
| Library | Location | Call Number | Status | Item Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electronic Resources | Access Content Online | ✔ Available |