Hummingbirds

Newfield, Nancy

ISBN 10: 1552632911 / ISBN 13: 9781552632918

Published by Key Porter Books, Toronto, 2001

About this Item

One of the most unique creatures in North America, and indeed, the world, is the dynamic and colourful hummingbird. Hummingbirds are found only in the western hemisphere, and recorded accounts of this species` existence were not made until after Columbus discovered the Americas. Hummingbirds did, however, figure prominently in aboriginal folklore and art throughout both North and South America for centuries before European settlement. In addition to their undeniable beauty, one of the most fascinating aspects of hummingbirds is their amazing power of flight. With their wings moving at an incredible 78 beats per second, hummingbirds are able to hover, almost motionless, as they delicately feed from a flower. Even more awe-inspiring is their ability to fly both backwards and upside down! The informative text is accompanied by more than 120 lavish photographs. With descriptive species names such as the ruby-throated, violet-crowned, white-eared and green-breasted, it is no wonder that hummingbirds have been called "winged jewels" and that aviaries the world over are referred to as "jewel rooms." Hummingbirds is a truly striking collection of these beautiful and delicate birds. 143p. illus. NOTE :Heavy [1.2 kg] Large format volume [30x27x2.5 cm].

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Hummingbirds
• Publisher: Key Porter Books, Toronto
• Publication Date: 2001
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1552632911
• ISBN 13: 9781552632918
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition: 1st Canadian Edition.
• Printing: 1st Printing
• Condition: Fine
• Dust Jacket Condition: Fine
• Seller catalogs:
  • Birds

About this title

Synopsis

Jewel of the avian world, the hummingbird is an amazing combination of beauty and speed. Hummingbird expert Nancy Newfield explores the rich and complex world of this fascinating species. Her engaging text covers every aspect of these tiny and remarkable creatures. Over 120 lavish photos show the hummingbird in all its colorful glory.

About the Author

Ross McMeekin’s short stories have appeared in Virginia Quarterly Review, Tin House, Shenandoah, Redivider, PANK, and elsewhere. His essays have appeared in Hunger Mountain, The Rumpus, and Green Mountains Review. He’s a weekly columnist for the Ploughshares blog, where he reviews short fiction. He holds an MFA from Vermont College of Fine Arts and has attended the Bread Loaf Writers’ Conference and the Tin House Summer Workshop. He is a former fellow of the Richard Hugo House and the Jack Straw Writers Program. He lives in Seattle.