Book Description
Hummingbirds, with their iridescent plumage, pugnacious nature, and high-energy lifestyle, are some of North America’s most captivating birds. They both fascinate and entertain. They also can be a challenge to identify for many people. That’s why the Desert Museum produced this colorful new guide.
Small enough to fit easily in a pocket, purse, daypack, or glove box, HUMMINGBIRDS OF THE WEST is perfect for anyone wishing to quickly identify the hummingbirds found in Western United States.
This laminated pocket guide is very easy to use: observe your hummer, then compare it with the photos in this guide. Distinctive features are pointed out for each species, making positive identification a snap. The guide also includes fascinating facts about hummers, viewing tips for beginners, and more.
About the author
Author Pinau Merlin shares her understanding of nature by leading natural history expeditions in the United States and Mexico, presenting interpretive programs, designing wildlife habitat and nature trails, and working closely with the Desert Museum on various education-related projects. She is the author of numerous articles as well as two ASDM Press books, A FIELD GUIDE TO DESERT HOLES and A GUIDE TO SOUTHERN ARIZONA BIRD NESTS & EGGS. She was a major contributor to A NATURAL HISTORY OF THE SONORAN DESERT, an award-winning ASDM Press / University of California Press co-publication.
