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This content is based on a post originally published on December 31, 2011 on my blog “Pollinators Info” (no longer online).
Peterson Field Guide’s Hummingbirds of North America is a great reference for the beginner and seasoned enthusiast alike. I’ve used guides in the Peterson series for many years, and have come to trust the brand. This one is no exception.
Hummingbirds can be tough to identify. Not only do males and females usually look different, but immature birds can look like one or the other adult parent at different stages of their lives! This guide makes it easier to distinguish sexes and immatures within species.
In addition, each species is featured in several full-color photographs that show it in different positions, and special identifiers are mentioned. There are also range maps, as in all Peterson guides, showing breeding and wintering ranges, and migration routes if appropriate.
One of my favorite things about this guide is the extra sections showing birds’ heads and tails. These areas on hummingbirds’ bodies are important for identification, and the guide gives you a great comparison among species.
Featured image front cover of Peterson’s Field Guide to Hummingbirds of North America
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