The Life Of The Hummingbird
Condition: SECONDHAND
This is a secondhand book. The jacket image is a photograph of the exact copy we have in stock. This image shows the condition of this book. Further condition remarks are below.
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Tanning and foxing
Markings: Previous owner
Few creatures captivate the natural world quite like the hummingbird — a jewel of the avian kingdom whose dazzling iridescence and breathtaking agility have fascinated naturalists for centuries. The Life of the Hummingbird by renowned ornithologist Alexander F. Skutch presents an authoritative and richly illustrated account of these extraordinary birds, chronicling their biology, behaviour, migratory patterns, and the remarkable adaptations that allow them to hover with unmatched precision. From the cloud forests of Central America to the sun-drenched meadows of the American tropics, Skutch draws on decades of first-hand fieldwork to illuminate the intimate lives of these tiny yet tenacious creatures. Skutch, celebrated for his meticulous observations and lyrical prose, brings the same scholarly rigour and warm naturalist's eye to this volume that defined his distinguished career. Arthur B. Singer's vivid illustrations complement the text with stunning visual detail, making this a work of both scientific substance and aesthetic beauty. A masterwork of natural history writing, The Life of the Hummingbird leaves the reader with a profound sense of wonder — and an irresistible urge to look skyward.
Author: Alexander F. Skutch
Format: Hardback
Published: 1974, Octopus Books
Genre: Natural history
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Tanning and foxing
Markings: Previous owner
Few creatures captivate the natural world quite like the hummingbird — a jewel of the avian kingdom whose dazzling iridescence and breathtaking agility have fascinated naturalists for centuries. The Life of the Hummingbird by renowned ornithologist Alexander F. Skutch presents an authoritative and richly illustrated account of these extraordinary birds, chronicling their biology, behaviour, migratory patterns, and the remarkable adaptations that allow them to hover with unmatched precision. From the cloud forests of Central America to the sun-drenched meadows of the American tropics, Skutch draws on decades of first-hand fieldwork to illuminate the intimate lives of these tiny yet tenacious creatures. Skutch, celebrated for his meticulous observations and lyrical prose, brings the same scholarly rigour and warm naturalist's eye to this volume that defined his distinguished career. Arthur B. Singer's vivid illustrations complement the text with stunning visual detail, making this a work of both scientific substance and aesthetic beauty. A masterwork of natural history writing, The Life of the Hummingbird leaves the reader with a profound sense of wonder — and an irresistible urge to look skyward.