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Hummingbirds of North America Tapa dura - 2002
de Sheri L. Williamson
Covering 31 species of hummingbirds, this book will gratify both serious birders, who need the detail to make difficult identifications, and casual birdwatchers, who will appreciate the nontechnical approach. Range maps. 180 full-color photos.
Resumen
Covering 31 North American species, with more than 250 color photos and 33 maps, this is the most comprehensive field guide to hummingbirds. Introductory chapters cover the natural history of hummingbirds, ways to attract and feed them, and major hot spots in the United States and Canada for observing these fascinating birds. The 31 color plates illustrate 28 species, 7 hybrid combinations, 3 forms of albinism, and 4 species of sphinx moths often mistaken for hummingbirds. Species accounts provide in-depth information on plumage, molt, songs and calls, wing sounds, similar species, behavior, habitat, distribution, taxonomy, and conservation concerns. Detailed, up-to-date range maps show breeding, non-breeding, and year-round distribution, migration routes, and records outside expected areas of occurrence. For a few widespread migratory species, separate maps illustrate expected spring arrival dates.
Primera línea
3.2-3.6" (8-9 cm). Common summer resident in coastal California north to southern Oregon, permanent resident locally in southern California.
Detalles
- Título Hummingbirds of North America
- Autor Sheri L. Williamson
- Encuadernación Tapa dura
- Edición Fourth Edition
- Páginas 280
- Volúmenes 1
- Idioma ENG
- Editorial Mariner Books, Boston
- Fecha de publicación January 10, 2002
- Ilustrado Sí
- Features Bibliography, Glossary, Illustrated, Index, Maps, Table of Contents
- ISBN 9780618024964 / 0618024964
- Peso 0.91 libras (0.41 kg)
- Dimensiones 7.48 x 4.91 x 0.72 pulgadas (19.00 x 12.47 x 1.83 cm)
- Library of Congress subjects Hummingbirds - North America
- Número de catálogo de la Librería del Congreso de EEUU 2001024473
- Dewey Decimal Code 598.764
Extracto
WEDGE-TAILED SABREWING pl. 11 Campylopte rus curvipennis 4.755.25 in. (1213.5 cm). Bill length: male 2631 mm, female 2328 mm; tail length: male 4350 mm, female 3844 mm.
This large hummingbird of eastern Mexico ranges north into southwestern Tamaulipas, the presumed origin of several other tropical species that have strayed into southern Texas; the potential exists for occurrence north of the Mexican border. The species gets its name from the modified shafts of its outer primaries, which are dramatically thickened and curved in adult males, less so in immature males and adult females. The function of this feature is unknown, though it may play a role in sound production or visual signaling during courtship displays.
Description A large hummingbird with a long wedge-shaped or graduated tail, the central pair of feathers being much longer than the outer pair and extending well beyond the wingtips. Upperparts are bright green to emerald green, with blue to violet-blue crown blending with green of nape. White spot behind eye contrasts strongly with dark gray cheek. Underparts are pale gray to whitish, often slightly darker laterally; undertail coverts may show buffy wash. Bill is long, straight to slightly decurved; lower mandible is pinkish at base. Sexes are similar. ADULT MALE: Very large, with metallic deep blue to violet- blue crown blending with bright green on nape. Shafts of outer primaries extremely broad, flattened and curved near base. Tail green above with increasing dark suffusion toward tips of outer feathers. R45 mostly blackish, often with faint paler mottling at tip. ADULT FEMALE: Similar to male but smaller, with less extensive satiny deep blue to violet-blue on crown. Tail similar to male’s, but usually with faint lighter mottling or well-defined light gray tips on R35. IMMATURE MALE: Similar to adult male but crown duller, usually some pale mottling in outer tail feathers. IMMATURE FEMALE: Similar to adult female but crown very dull blue, light gray tips on R35 usually large, well defined. Immatures of both sexes may show buffy wash on underparts as well as pale edges on feathers of upperparts.
Text copyright © 2001 by Sheri L. Williamson. Reprinted by permission of Houghton Mifflin Company.
This large hummingbird of eastern Mexico ranges north into southwestern Tamaulipas, the presumed origin of several other tropical species that have strayed into southern Texas; the potential exists for occurrence north of the Mexican border. The species gets its name from the modified shafts of its outer primaries, which are dramatically thickened and curved in adult males, less so in immature males and adult females. The function of this feature is unknown, though it may play a role in sound production or visual signaling during courtship displays.
Description A large hummingbird with a long wedge-shaped or graduated tail, the central pair of feathers being much longer than the outer pair and extending well beyond the wingtips. Upperparts are bright green to emerald green, with blue to violet-blue crown blending with green of nape. White spot behind eye contrasts strongly with dark gray cheek. Underparts are pale gray to whitish, often slightly darker laterally; undertail coverts may show buffy wash. Bill is long, straight to slightly decurved; lower mandible is pinkish at base. Sexes are similar. ADULT MALE: Very large, with metallic deep blue to violet- blue crown blending with bright green on nape. Shafts of outer primaries extremely broad, flattened and curved near base. Tail green above with increasing dark suffusion toward tips of outer feathers. R45 mostly blackish, often with faint paler mottling at tip. ADULT FEMALE: Similar to male but smaller, with less extensive satiny deep blue to violet-blue on crown. Tail similar to male’s, but usually with faint lighter mottling or well-defined light gray tips on R35. IMMATURE MALE: Similar to adult male but crown duller, usually some pale mottling in outer tail feathers. IMMATURE FEMALE: Similar to adult female but crown very dull blue, light gray tips on R35 usually large, well defined. Immatures of both sexes may show buffy wash on underparts as well as pale edges on feathers of upperparts.
Text copyright © 2001 by Sheri L. Williamson. Reprinted by permission of Houghton Mifflin Company.
Reseñas en medios
"Williamson's book is a comprehensive treatment, accurate enough to satisfy professionals and accessible to the lay reader." Birding
"It needs to be on the shelf and in the pocket of every bird watcher in North America." Bird Watcher's Digest
"It needs to be on the shelf and in the pocket of every bird watcher in North America." Bird Watcher's Digest
Citas
- American Reference Bks Annual, 01/01/2003, Page 635
- Choice, 06/01/2002, Page 1796
- Publishers Weekly, 12/17/2001, Page 0
- PW Notes and Reprints, 12/17/2001, Page 79
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