The American West offers prime habitat for hummingbirds. All eighteen species of hummingbirds found in North America nest in or migrate through the region. In Hummingbirds of the American West, birding authority Lynn Hassler Kaufman describes in detail the field marks, behavioral characteristics, and habitat requirements of each species. Extraordinary color photographs also capture these fascinating birds in flight, feeding, and nesting.
Hummingbirds of the American West reveals where birders are most likely to encounter these remarkable creatures. Lynn Hassler Kaufman also describes how to create a "hummingbird garden" with native plants.
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