THE COMPLETE HUMMINGBIRD HANDBOOK: A Practical Guide to Identification, Behavior, Feeding, Habitat, Photography, and Conservation - Couverture souple

SHELTON, PATRICK M.

Couverture souple

ISBN 13 : 9798160972183

Editeur : Independently published, 2026

Synopsis

The Complete Hummingbird Handbook is a practical and accessible guide to understanding, identifying, observing, photographing, and protecting these remarkable birds.
Explore hummingbird anatomy, flight adaptations, feeding strategies, migration, territorial behavior, courtship, nesting, and communication. Learn how to distinguish hummingbirds by size, shape, plumage, behavior, range, and habitat while developing observation skills that help you identify species more confidently.
Discover how to create hummingbird-friendly spaces using appropriate plants, natural food sources, water considerations, shelter, and safe feeding practices. The book also explains responsible feeder maintenance and how to reduce potential risks to visiting birds.
For photographers, you'll find practical guidance for choosing equipment, positioning yourself, working with natural light, capturing hovering birds, freezing rapid wingbeats, and photographing hummingbirds without unnecessarily disturbing them.
The handbook also examines migration, habitat loss, climate pressures, predators, disease, human disturbance, and other conservation concerns. Most importantly, it shows how backyard bird enthusiasts and wildlife observers can contribute to hummingbird conservation through responsible practices.
Whether you are a beginner discovering hummingbirds for the first time or an experienced birdwatcher looking to deepen your knowledge, The Complete Hummingbird Handbook provides an engaging and practical companion for appreciating these extraordinary birds.
What You Will Gain From This Book
A stronger understanding of hummingbird biology and anatomy
Practical techniques for identifying hummingbirds in the field
Greater insight into hummingbird behavior and communication
Knowledge of feeding habits, nectar sources, and natural diets
Guidance for creating hummingbird-friendly habitats
Responsible advice for maintaining hummingbird feeders
A better understanding of migration and seasonal movements
Practical hummingbird photography techniques
Greater awareness of conservation challenges facing hummingbirds
Skills for observing hummingbirds responsibly without disturbing them

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Independently published
• Date d'édition: 2026
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 13: 9798160972183
• Reliure: Copertina flessibile
• Nombre de pages: 212
• Coordonnées du fabricant: Printed by Amazon on behalf of the author; https://www.amazon.it/hz/contact-us; ; c/o Amazon Media EU S.à.r.l., 38 Avenue John F. Kennedy; Luxembourg; L-1855; Luxembourg