Edition |
First edition. |
Physical Description |
xviii, 331 pages, [16] pages of plates : color illustrations ; 25 cm. |
Note |
Includes bibliographical references and index. |
Contents |
Introduction -- Migration -- Wild America -- La Chuparosa -- The smallest bird in the world -- Fakes, freaks, and phantoms -- The feather trade -- Marvellous spatuletail -- Chasing coquettes -- Robinson Crusoe -- The end of the world -- Epilogue. |
Summary |
"The Glitter in the Green tells the colorful story of these fabulous birds -- their history, their compelling life cycles, and their perilous position in a changing landscape -- and the stories of the people, past and present, whose lives have been shaped by the zealous passion hummingbirds inspire"-- provided by publisher. |
Subject |
Hummingbirds.
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Local Special Collection |
Cornerstones of Science (Brunswick, Me.)
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