REFERENCE

Hummingbirds: A Celebration of Nature’s Jewels

Princeton Univ. Jul. 2022. 288p. ISBN 9780691182124. $35. REF
COPY ISBN
Named Birdwatcher’s Yearbook Best Bird Book of the Year, this work by two accomplished photographers and natural history authors is packed with vivid, spectacular photographs of hundreds of different kinds of hummingbirds. It includes detailed information on the origins of hummingbirds, their physical structure, flight and behavior characteristics, habitat, migration, songs, mating practices, nesting, role in human culture, and conservation efforts. These explanations are often in detail with hundreds of accompanying exquisite photographs, illustrations, graphs, charts, or drawings. The authors add the story of how their love of hummingbirds came to be and how they created the numerous beautiful featured photographs. The book is a part of the publisher’s “WILDGuides” natural history series.
VERDICT For anyone interested in hummingbirds beyond just casual bird watching. This book provides a pictorial feast and detailed information on this species.
Comment Policy:
  • Be respectful, and do not attack the author, people mentioned in the article, or other commenters. Take on the idea, not the messenger.
  • Don't use obscene, profane, or vulgar language.
  • Stay on point. Comments that stray from the topic at hand may be deleted.
  • Comments may be republished in print, online, or other forms of media.
  • If you see something objectionable, please let us know. Once a comment has been flagged, a staff member will investigate.


RELATED 

ALREADY A SUBSCRIBER?

We are currently offering this content for free. Sign up now to activate your personal profile, where you can save articles for future viewing

ALREADY A SUBSCRIBER?