The Glitter in the Green In Search of Hummingbirds

Free Download The Glitter in the Green: In Search of Hummingbirds by Jon Dunn, James Edward Thomas, Basic Books
English | April 20, 2021 | ISBN: B08XVP6QLR | 13 hours and 33 minutes | M4B 128 Kbps | 815 Mb
Hummingbirds are a glittering, sparkling collective of over 300 wildly variable species. For centuries, they have been revered by indigenous Americans, coveted by European collectors, and admired worldwide for their unsurpassed metallic plumage and immense character. Yet they exist on a knife-edge, fighting for survival in boreal woodlands, dripping cloud forests, and subpolar islands. They are, perhaps, the ultimate embodiment of evolution's power to carve a niche for a delicate creature in even the harshest of places.
Travelling the full length of the hummingbirds' range, from the cusp of the Arctic Circle to near-Antarctic islands, acclaimed nature writer Jon Dunn encounters birders, scientists, and storytellers in his quest to find these beguiling creatures, immersing us in the world of one of Earth's most charismatic bird families.