miles an hour, fly straight up, sideways or backwards, or even hover like a helicopter. Some say the 319 species of hummingbirds that range over South and North America are more highly evolved than any other birds. Without question, theirs is a fascinating natural history. Photojournalist Toops details that history with a lively discussion of courtship, nesting, and territorial and migratory behaviors. In particular, she emphasizes eight species of hummingbirds seen regularly in the United States. Hummingbirds: Jewels in Flight includes chapters on landscaping to attract hummingbirds, practical suggestions for selecting and maintaining feeders, and the best locales to find hummingbirds. In addition, a section of hummingbird legends is included. Along with more than 100 dazzling full-color photos, Hummingbirds: Jewels in Flight offers: * delightful details about the most frequently-seen hummingbirds in the U.S. * expert advice on attracting hummingbirds with feeders and special garden plantings * "hotspots" for viewing hummingbirds in your area * the "why" and "how" of their courtship, nesting, territorial, and migratory behaviors Also recommended: Bluebirds Forever, Owls, Loons: Song of the Wild, Eagles: Masters of the Sky.

Hide more