| Edition |
First edition. |
| Descript |
xviii, 331 pages, 16 unnumbered pages of plates : color illustrations ; 24 cm |
| Note |
Includes index. |
| Contents |
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. |
| 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. Enthusiastic amateur birdwatchers, conservation workers, scientists, smugglers, witches, and celebrities -- all have been consumed in one way or another with passion for the most remarkable family of all the birds. Travelling the full length of their worldwide range, from the very edge of the Arctic Circle to the sub-Antarctic islands off the tip of South America, acclaimed nature writer Jon Dunn embarks on a search for the most remarkable examples of their kind, exploring their rich cultural heritage, and encountering a host of human characters as colorful as the birds themselves"-- Provided by publisher. |
| Subject |
Hummingbirds.
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| ISBN/ISSN |
9781541618190 hardcover |
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154161819X hardcover |
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