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The Glitter in the Green: In Search of Hummingbirds

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Availability:In StockContributor:Jon DunnPublish date:2022-05-10Pages:352
Language:EnglishPublisher:Basic BooksISBN-13:9781541601413ISBN-10:1541601416UPC:9781541601413Book Category:NatureBook Subcategory:Animals, Birdwatching Guides, Ecosystems & HabitatsBook Topic:Birds, WildernessSize:7.90 x 5.30 x 1.00 inchesWeight:0.6504Product ID:SCE9SAW2QM

A "fantastically informative" exploration of the hummingbird from an acclaimed natural history writer that is "exceedingly well-researched and packed with fascinating lore" (Wall Street Journal)

Hummingbirds are a glittering, sparkling collective of over three hundred wildly variable species. For centuries, they have been revered by indigenous Americans, coveted by European collectors, and admired worldwide for their metallic plumage and immense character. Yet they exist on a knife-edge, fighting for survival in boreal woodlands, dripping cloud forests, and subpolar islands. They are, perhaps, the embodiment of evolution's power to carve a niche for a delicate creature in even the harshest of places.

Traveling from the cusp of the Arctic Circle to near-Antarctic islands, acclaimed nature writer Jon Dunn encounters birders, scientists, and storytellers in his quest to find these beguiling creatures, immersing us in the world of one of Earth's most charismatic bird families.

Language:EnglishPublisher:Basic BooksISBN-13:9781541601413ISBN-10:1541601416UPC:9781541601413Book Category:NatureBook Subcategory:Animals, Birdwatching Guides, Ecosystems & HabitatsBook Topic:Birds, WildernessSize:7.90 x 5.30 x 1.00 inchesWeight:0.6504Product ID:SCE9SAW2QM
Jon Dunn is a natural history writer, photographer, and wildlife tour leader. His writing has appeared in a number of magazines, including BBC Wildlife. He is the author of three previous books, including Orchid Summer. He lives on his croft on the remote Shetland Islands.
Publisher: Basic Books

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