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Hummingbirds - A Guide to Every Species

Michael Fogden, Marianne Taylor, Sheri L. Williamson

Publisher: Harper Design

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Summary

Hummingbirds have always held popular appeal, with their visual brilliance, extraordinary flight dexterity, jewel-like color, and remarkably small size. 
This is the first book to profile all 338 known species, from the Saw-billed Hermit to the Scintillant Hummingbird. 
Every bird is shown life-size in glorious full-color photographs. 
Every species profile includes a flight map and key statistics, as well as information about behavior, plumage, and habitat. 
This authoritative guide has been annotated by the world's leading experts on hummingbirds and features a foreword by renowned birding author Pete Dunne.
Available since: 05/28/2015.

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