Hummingbirds "This perfect coffee table book captures the dazzling and fascinating world of the remarkable hovering bird unique to the Americas." — Publishers Weekly The Most Extraordinary Birds If there are more extraordinary birds than hummingbirds — those exotic creatures the Brazilians call beija-flores, flower-kissers — it is difficult to imagine what they might be. No other birds fly with their precision and aerial mobility. None live at the extreme metabolic pace that sets hummingbirds apart not just from birds, but from all other vertebrates. That tiny gem in your garden — should you live in the Americas, where all hummingbirds are found today — is a marvel. Certainly the people who first encountered them thought so. Hummingbirds feature prominently in the pre-Columbian art and lore of the Americas. Native Americans saw, and still see, them as healers, as messengers from the spirit world and as omens of good luck.... For native hunters and travelers in the Pacific Northwest, the hummingbird is a benevolent guide, able to fly backwards should its followers fall behind. To the Squamish of British Columbia, the humming-bird symbolizes beauty, intelligence and love. About the Author & Photographers Ronald Orenstein is a zoologist, lawyer, wildlife conservationist and award-winning science author. He has written extensively on a wide range of natural history issues. He is a member of the International Union for Conservation of Nature. Michael and Patricia Fogden are widely considered the world's finest photographers of hummingbirds. They live in Costa Rica. White-necked Jacobin Booted Racket-tail Brown Violetear White-bellied Woodstar Rufous-tailed Hummingbird Crowned Woodnymph Green Violetear Bronzy Hermit
✔ Author(s): Ronald I. Orenstein,Michael Fogden,Patricia Fogden
✔ Title: Hummingbirds
✔ Rating : 4.7 out of 5 base on (250 reviews)
✔ ISBN-10: 0228100763
✔ ISBN-13: 9780228100768
✔ Language: English
✔ Format ebook: PDF, EPUB, Kindle, Audio, HTML and MOBI
✔ Device compatibles: Android, iOS, PC and Amazon Kindle
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This book has reignited my passion for reading. It reminded me of the sheer joy that can be found in losing oneself in the pages of a good story. I can't wait to explore more books now.
Rosa Bax
The depth of character development was astounding. I felt like I knew each person intimately, understanding their hopes, fears, and dreams. It made the story so much more meaningful.
Tasha Cobbett
The plot was so well-paced that I lost track of time while reading. I was completely immersed in the story, eagerly turning the pages to uncover the next twist.
