Hummingbirds of North America

This volume covers the identification, distribution and biology of all hummingbirds in North America. It includes full species-by-species accounts of their evolutionary history, anatomical and physiological specializations, comparative ecology, behaviour and reproductive biology.

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Hummingbirds are found only in the New World and encompass a variety of specializations. This volume covers the identification, distribution and biology of the hummingbirds of North America. It includes 25 Mexican species. Full species-by-species accounts survey the evolutionary history, anatomical and physiological specializations, and comparative ecology, behaviour, and reproductive biology of this largest family of non-passerine birds.