An acclaimed natural history writer follows the trail of the remarkable hummingbird all over the world. 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 unsurpassed 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 ultimate embodiment of evolution's power to carve a niche for a delicate creature in even the harshest of places. Traveling the full length of the hummingbirds' range, 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.
The Glitter in the Green: In Search of Hummingbirds
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Author: Dunn, Jon
Binding: Hardcover
ISBN: 9781541618190
Details:
Author: Dunn, Jon
Brand: Basic Books
Binding: Hardcover
Number Of Pages: 352
Release Date: 20-04-2021
Part Number: part_154161819X
Package Dimensions: 9.6 x 6.3 x 1.3 inches Languages: English
EAN: 9781541618190
