Hummingbirds of the Pacific Northwest

Little but Fierce: Hummingbirds

Irresistible and iridescent, fearless and pugnacious, hummingbirds are exquisite and extremely entertaining birds.

In this class, filled with beautiful images and videos, you will discover what makes hummingbirds one of the most beautiful and unique birds on the planet.

  • Why do their feathers sparkle?
  • What is their exclusive relationship with flowers?

  • How does their specialized biology work?

  • How did ancient people view them?

  • And so much more.

SUGGESTED READING

Hummingbirds, Facts and Folklore from the Americas, Jeanette Larson and Adrienne Yorinks, Charlesbridge, Watertown, MA 2010

The Secret Lives of Hummingbirds, Arizona Sonora Desert Museum Press,Tuscon, AZ 1995

Hummingbirds, Their Life and Behavior, Esther Tyrell, Crown Publishers, Inc. NY .1964

The Hummingbird Book: The Complete Guide to Attracting, Identifying and Enjoying Hummingbirds, Donald and Lillian Stokes, Little, Brown and Co, Boston, MA  1989

The Hummingbirds of North America, Paul A. Johnsgard, Smithsonian Institution Press, Washington D.C.,1983

Hummingbirds, Jewels in Flight , Connie Toops, Voyageur Press, Stillwater, MN, 1992

The Glitter in the Green: In search of Hummngbirds, John Dunn, Basic Books, New Yorkl 2021

Attracting Native Pollinators, The Xerces Society, Storey Publishing,North, MA, 2011

Attracting Birds, Butterflies, and other Backyard Wildlife, David Mizejewski,  National Wildlife Federation/Creative Homeowner, Mt. Joy, PA, 2019

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Michio Kaku  www.mkaku.org
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