Hummingbirds Of Texas

Author : Clifford Eugene Shackelford,Madge M. Lindsay,C. Mark Klym
Publisher : Texas A&M University Press
Page : 120 pages
File Size : 53,8 Mb
Release : 2009
Category : Nature
ISBN : 1603441107

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Hummingbirds of Texas by Clifford Eugene Shackelford,Madge M. Lindsay,C. Mark Klym Pdf

Written for a general audience, with spectacular images for birders and nature enthusiasts at every level, Hummingbirds of Texas: With Their New Mexico and Arizona Ranges reveals the enormous appeal of this tiniest and shiniest of birds. The book opens with a look at the many manifestations of the human attraction to these flying jewels, including the Hummingbird Roundup, a citizen-science project run by the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department, as well as the Rockport Fulton Hummer/Bird Celebration, one of several festivals dedicated to hummingbirds. The book also includes easy tips for attracting hummingbirds to your own lawn or garden, such as what to plant in the ground or in pots and how to choose and take care of feeders. The authors then showcase the nineteen different hummingbird species that have appeared in the region covered by the book. Magnificent color photographs and original artwork aid in identification and accompany descriptions, range maps, and abundance graphs for each species.

Author : Sheri Williamson
Publisher : Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
Page : 290 pages
File Size : 46,5 Mb
Release : 2001
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 0618024964

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A Field Guide to Hummingbirds of North America by Sheri Williamson Pdf

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 range maps show breeding, non-breeding, and year-round distribution, migration routes, and records outside expected areas of occurrence.

Author : June Osborne
Publisher : University of Texas Press
Page : 153 pages
File Size : 54,6 Mb
Release : 2010-07-22
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9780292787988

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The Ruby-throated Hummingbird by June Osborne Pdf

In this invitingly-written book, June Osborne paints a fully detailed portrait of perhaps the best-known hummingbird in the United States, the ruby-throat. There is no mistaking a hummingbird. Even people who hardly know a robin from a sparrow recognize that flash of iridescent feathers and the distinctive hovering flight. So popular have “hummers” become that even casual birdwatchers now travel great distances to hummingbird hot spots to see masses of birds in their annual migrations. Drawing from her own birdwatching experiences, June Osborne offers an “up close and personal” look at a female ruby-throat building her nest and rearing young, as well as an account of a day in the life of a male ruby-throat and stories of the hummers’ migrations between their summer breeding grounds in the United States and Canada and their winter homes in Mexico and Central America. In addition to this life history, Osborne recounts early hummingbird sightings and tells how the bird received its common and scientific names. After an overview of hummingbirds’ distinctive ways of feeding, flying, and conserving energy, she offers a detailed description of the ruby-throat that will help you tell females from males, immature birds from adults, and ruby-throats from similar species. Osborne also takes you on a visit to the “Hummer/Bird Celebration!” at Rockport, reviews hummingbird banding programs, and explains how to attract hummingbirds to your yard or apartment balcony.

Author : Dan True
Publisher : UNM Press
Page : 228 pages
File Size : 44,8 Mb
Release : 1995-04
Category : Nature
ISBN : 0826315720

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Hummingbirds of North America by Dan True Pdf

A fully illustrated guide, keyed state by state, to all 16 species of North American hummers, including all of their personal quirks and habits.

Author : Kent Rylander
Publisher : University of Texas Press
Page : 448 pages
File Size : 40,6 Mb
Release : 2010-01-01
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9780292774728

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The Behavior of Texas Birds by Kent Rylander Pdf

Whether it's the sudden, plunging dives of Brown Pelicans, the singing and aerial displays of Northern Mockingbirds, or the communal nesting of Purple Martins, innate and learned behaviors are some of the most fascinating things to observe in Texas birds. Even casual birdwatchers eventually ask, "why do they do that?" while serious birders and ornithologists seek to understand all the behaviors involved in feeding, flying, mating, and rearing young. But until now, it has been hard to find this information in one handy source. In this comprehensive, yet easy-to-use book, Kent Rylander distills data from many sources to provide an authoritative guide to the behavior of Texas birds. He begins by explaining the principles of animal behavior and illustrating how they can be applied to interpreting bird behaviors in the field. The majority of the book is devoted to accounts of more than 400 species of birds that are most likely to be encountered by Texas birdwatchers. Each account describes such behaviors as feeding, courtship, parenting, and other behaviors that are significant for that species. References to interesting and important articles from scientific journals are incorporated in the species accounts where appropriate, and line drawings illustrate some of the behaviors described.

Author : George C. West
Publisher : University of New Mexico Press
Page : 253 pages
File Size : 49,5 Mb
Release : 2015
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9780826337672

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North American Hummingbirds by George C. West Pdf

Designed to help birders and banders identify, age, and sex all seventeen species of hummingbirds found in North America, this is the only identification guide devoted entirely to hummingbirds that includes up-close, easy-to-use illustrations. It also provides information on the eight species that have been reported but rarely seen in North America. On first viewing hummingbirds are often a blur of fast-moving color. However, when they perch and hover they can be observed, and the size, shape, and color; the proportions of the body, bill, throat, and tail; the wing feather pattern; and the birds' behavior are crucial to accurate identification. The author's concise descriptions and illustrations pinpoint all these features in clear, jargon-free language. Anyone who loves hummingbirds will welcome the information he provides.

Author : George C. West,Carol A. Butler
Publisher : Rutgers University Press
Page : 215 pages
File Size : 50,9 Mb
Release : 2010
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9780813547381

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Do Hummingbirds Hum? by George C. West,Carol A. Butler Pdf

In Do Hummingbirds Hum? George C. West, who has studied and banded over 13,500 hummingbirds in Arizona, and Carol A. Butler provide an overview of hummingbird biology for the general reader, and more detailed discussions of their morphology and behavior for those who want to fly beyond the basics.

Author : Natalie Lloyd
Publisher : Scholastic Inc.
Page : 283 pages
File Size : 48,9 Mb
Release : 2022-08-02
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 9781338654615

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Hummingbird by Natalie Lloyd Pdf

A Schneider Family Book Award Honor Book From the bestselling author of A Snicker of Magic comes a heartfelt story about a girl who -- armed with her trusty, snazzy wheelchair -- refuses to let her brittle bone disease stand in the way of adventure Twelve-year-old homeschooled Olive is tired of being seen as "fragile" just because she has osteogenesis imperfecta (otherwise known as brittle bone disease) so she's thrilled when she finally convinces her parents to let her attend Macklemore Elementary. Olive can't wait to go to a traditional school and make the friends she's always longed for, until a disastrous first day dashes her hopes of ever fitting in. Then Olive hears whispers about a magical, wish-granting hummingbird that supposedly lives near Macklemore. It’ll be the solution to all her problems! If she can find the bird and prove herself worthy, the creature will make her most desperate, secret wish come true. When it becomes clear that she can't solve the mystery on her own, Olive teams up with some unlikely allies who help her learn the truth about the bird. And on the way, she just might learn that our fragile places lead us to the most wonderful magic of all...

Author : Arthur Cleveland Bent
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 594 pages
File Size : 52,7 Mb
Release : 1940
Category : Birds
ISBN : MINN:31951000115765J

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Life Histories of North American [birds].: Cuckoos, goatsuckers, hummingbirds and their allies by Arthur Cleveland Bent Pdf

Author : Marcy Scott
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 40,5 Mb
Release : 2015-03
Category : Gardening to attract birds
ISBN : 1940322030

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Hummingbird Plants of the Southwest by Marcy Scott Pdf

Hummingbirds and plants have co-evolved. These little flying jewels need nectar and shelter, while many native plants need to be pollinated by the birds. Hummingbird fanciers along their migration routes can enjoy the flower/bird show and even help species threatened by loss of habitat with wise landscape choices. It's easy. Just add hummingbird-friendly native plants to your garden, and take some simple steps to enhance the habitat in your yard and beyond. Here, Marcy Scott provides a wealth of guidance.

Author : Lisa A. Tell,Jenny A. Hazlehurst,Ruta R. Bandivadekar,Jennifer C. Brown
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 74 pages
File Size : 41,9 Mb
Release : 2021
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1929330448

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Hummingbird (Family Trochilidae) Research: Welfare-Conscious Study Techniques for Live Hummingbirds and Processing of Hummingbird Specimens by Lisa A. Tell,Jenny A. Hazlehurst,Ruta R. Bandivadekar,Jennifer C. Brown Pdf

Author : Nancy Lawson
Publisher : Chronicle Books
Page : 226 pages
File Size : 42,9 Mb
Release : 2017-04-18
Category : Gardening
ISBN : 9781616896171

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The Humane Gardener by Nancy Lawson Pdf

In this eloquent plea for compassion and respect for all species, journalist and gardener Nancy Lawson describes why and how to welcome wildlife to our backyards. Through engaging anecdotes and inspired advice, profiles of home gardeners throughout the country, and interviews with scientists and horticulturalists, Lawson applies the broader lessons of ecology to our own outdoor spaces. Detailed chapters address planting for wildlife by choosing native species; providing habitats that shelter baby animals, as well as birds, bees, and butterflies; creating safe zones in the garden; cohabiting with creatures often regarded as pests; letting nature be your garden designer; and encouraging natural processes and evolution in the garden. The Humane Gardener fills a unique niche in describing simple principles for both attracting wildlife and peacefully resolving conflicts with all the creatures that share our world.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 312 pages
File Size : 43,7 Mb
Release : 2013
Category : Fishing
ISBN : UGA:32108049179552

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Texas Parks & Wildlife by Anonim Pdf

Author : Pete Dunne
Publisher : Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
Page : 1066 pages
File Size : 49,7 Mb
Release : 2013-01-08
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9780544135680

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Pete Dunne's Essential Field Guide Companion by Pete Dunne Pdf

From the award-winning birder and author of Birds of Prey, an authoritative, information-packed guide to distinguishing North American birds. In this book, bursting with more information than any field guide could hold, the well-known author and birder Pete Dunne introduces readers to the “Cape May School of Birding.” It's an approach to identification that gives equal or more weight to a bird's structure and shape and the observer's overall impression (often called GISS, for General Impression of Size and Shape) than to specific field marks. After determining the most likely possibilities by considering such factors as habitat and season, the birder uses characteristics such as size, shape, color, behavior, flight pattern, and vocalizations to identify a bird. The book provides an arsenal of additional hints and helpful clues to guide a birder when, even after a review of a field guide, the identification still hangs in the balance. This supplement to field guides shares the knowledge and skills that expert birders bring to identification challenges. Birding should be an enjoyable pursuit for beginners and experts alike, and Pete Dunne combines a unique playfulness with the work of identification. Readers will delight in his nicknames for birds, from the Grinning Loon and Clearly the Bathtub Duck to Bronx Petrel and Chicken Garnished with a Slice of Mango and a Dollop of Raspberry Sherbet.

Author : Greg R. Homel,Quick Reference Publishing
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 51,7 Mb
Release : 2014-01-01
Category : Hummingbirds
ISBN : 1936913429

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Hummingbirds of North America by Greg R. Homel,Quick Reference Publishing Pdf

Here is a quick and easy to use, all-weather field guide to the smallest, and some of the most colorful, mysterious and alluring birds in North AmericaHummingbirds. Over 100 stunning digital photographs depict every hummingbird species ever recorded in the United States and Canada. Each species is represented by a variety of images that show precisely which field marks to look for and how each may appear in the field at differing lighting angles. Organized by region (Widespread, Eastern, Pacific States, Rockies and Montane West, Desert Southwest, U.S./Mexican Borderland, etc.), the guide immediately sets users in the right direction by narrowing down the possibilities. Designed to satisfy the needs of birders of all interest levelsbut especially beginning and intermediate users trying to make sense of it allthis beautiful and amazingly informative six-fold guide will be an indispensable companion on all outings.