Hummingbirds of Costa Rica

Michael Fogden

ISBN 10: 1554071631 / ISBN 13: 9781554071630

Published by Firefly Books, 2006

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Hummingbirds of Costa Rica
• Publisher: Firefly Books
• Publication Date: 2006
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1554071631
• ISBN 13: 9781554071630
• Binding: Hardcover
• Condition: Very Good

About this title

Synopsis

Vibrant photos and fascinating text bring Costa Rica's hummingbirds to life.

Hummingbirds of Costa Rica features 44 of the 45 species of hummers that inhabit Costa Rica. (The Plain-capped starthroat, the missing species, lives only in the highest treetops. The authors have never encountered one at a height low enough to photograph.) Each bird is depicted in its natural habitat and with the flower with which it naturally associates. Hundreds of detailed close-ups show each bird's unique features and allow the reader to fully appreciate these stunning marvels of nature.

Featuring the work of internationally acclaimed nature photographers Michael and Patricia Fogden, this richly illustrated guide covers:

• Biology
• Predators
• The relationship between hummingbirds and flowers
• Feeding strategies
• A year in a hummingbird's life
• Hummingbird site guide.

More than 90 plant species -- belonging to 34 families and over 60 genera -- are featured along with the hummers, so Hummingbirds of Costa Rica is also a useful guide to an astonishing diversity of Costa Rican flora.

Beautifully detailed photographs bring the exquisite creatures to life, and scientifically accurate and accessible text provides a comprehensive reference to Costa Rica, its hummingbirds and their ecosystem.

About the Author

Michael and Patricia Fogden are world-acclaimed nature photographers who have doctorates in zoology from Oxford and London Universities, respectively. They have been photographing Costa Rica for over 25 years and their work has appeared in books and magazines worldwide.