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The Hummingbird and the Hawk: Conquest and Sovereignty in the Valley of Mexico 1503-1541 (Torchbooks TB1898) by R. C. Padden, 1970-01-01
Attracting and Feeding Hummingbirds (T.F.H. Wild Birds Series) by Sheri Williamson, 2000-01
Native American Night Before Christmas by Gary Robinson, 2007-10-01
Hummingbirds: A Beginner's Guide by Laurel Aziz, 2002-03-02
The World of the Hummingbird by Robert Burton, 2001-10-06
Hummingbird Gardens by Nancy Newfield, Barbara Nielsen, 1996-04-15
Hummingbird King - Pbk (Legends of the World) by Palacios, 1998-10-28
John Gould's Hummingbirds by John Gould, 1991-02
Hummingbirds: A Celebration of Nature's Most Dazzling Creatures by Ben Sonder, 1998-10
Hummers: Hummingbirds of North America (Pocket Nature Guides) by M. Miller, 1987-04
Hovering Hummingbirds (Pull Ahead Books) by Judith Jango-Cohen, 2002-10
The Hummingbird Cabinet: A Rare and Curious History of Romantic Collectors by Judith Pascoe, 2005-11-17
The Hummingbird Saint by Hector MacDonald, 2004-08-05
Hummingbird House by Patricia Henley, 2000-04-29

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The Earthlife Web - Hummingbirds (Trochiliformes)
An introduction to biology, classification and ecology of Trochiliformes (hummingbirds) hummingbirds are small colourful birds, in areas where they occur they are seen in
http://www.earthlife.net/birds/trochiliformes.html

Extractions: Hummingbirds are small colourful birds, in areas where they occur they are seen in peoples gardens. Their hovering, or sudden darting flight is very distinctive allowing most people to recognise them immediately. The smallest species is the Bee Hummingbird ( Mellisuga helenae ) which is also the smallest bird in the world. The largest species is the Giant Hummingbird ( Patagonia gigas ) which is 20 cm (8 in) in length and weights about 20g, 2/3 of an ounce. Not really that big you might think, but quite large for a hummingbird with their high energy demands. Hummingbirds are all very similar structurally they are related to swifts and have similarly short legs and reduced bones in their wings. They do not walk and use their legs and feet only for perching. They are therefore excellent flyers capable of flying sideways, backwards and of hovering with high precision. Their wing beat rate varies from 8-10 beats per second in the Giant Hummingbirds through 20-25 beats per second in the mid-sized species to 70 beats per second in the smaller species. The name Hummingbird comes from the sound made by the wings in flight. Hummingbirds have a body temperature of around 105 degrees F, higher than most birds. To maintain this temperature throughout the night would require very large reserves of energy. The Hummingbirds avoid this problem by letting their body temperature drop during the night. Below a certain temperature hummingbirds can enter a state of torpor. Migratory species and those with more northerly, southerly or mountain distributions tend to fall into torpor more fully during the night. Whether or not a particular bird enters torpor overnight depends not only on the air temperature, but also on how much the bird was able to find to eat around dusk.
TPWD: Hummingbirds – Introducing Birds To Young Naturalists
Introducing Birds to Young Naturalists, hummingbirds hummingbirds For assistance with accessibility on any TPWD documents, please contact accessibility@tpwd.state.tx.us
http://www.tpwd.state.tx.us/publications/nonpwdpubs/introducing_birds/hummingbir

Extractions: Local Navigation Main Content TPWD Home Print Friendly ... Hummingbirds Related Young Naturalist Links For assistance with accessibility on any TPWD documents, please contact accessibility@tpwd.state.tx.us Perhaps the most amazing thing about the tiny hummingbird is its energy level. From a standing start, it can rev up its speed to an unbelievable sixty miles per hour in a distance of three feet. It has the highest energy output per unit of body weight of any animal in the world. According to the Institute of Aeronautical Sciences, a hovering hummingbird consumes about 726 Btu of energy per pound per hour. This is very close to the 750 Btu consumed by a helicopter in flight. Light and motion are required for the hummer's throat feathers to flash their vivid colors. The male black-chinned hummingbird's throat flashes a beautiful royal purple stripe. Sugar is the main energy source for the hummingbird, usually in the form of nectar from tubular-shaped flowers. The bird also gets protein by eating small spiders, which are plucked from their webs, and insects, which are caught on the wing. The birds often are seen feeding amidst swarms of small insects or catching those attracted to oozing tree sap. It is estimated that about 25 percent of their diet is insects. When a Mexican green violet-ear hummingbird paid a rare visit across the boarder to Texas, birders came from all over the country to watch it sip from a backyard feeder in Austin and to record the event on film.
Hummingbirds: Information From Answers.com
Artist Venus Hum Rating Release Date October 22, 2002 Type Extended Play (EP) Genre Electronica Review hummingbirds is a remarkable effort from the southern dream pop
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Extractions: Buy Now Similar Albums: Debut Morning Dove White Walking Wounded Super Relax ... Complex Hummingbirds is a remarkable effort from the southern dream pop outfit Venus Hum . This EP shimmers and sparkles with electronic delight, while it's also an impressive look at what's yet to come from this ambitious three-piece. Kip Kubin and Tony Miracle tweak the digital instrumentation, while vocalist Annette Strean delivers a warm, rich sound. The title track is an electric haze of lush lyrical depictions mixed with new wave aesthetic, whereas "Run Annie Run" raves in brighter synth beats for a kitschy club/dance schtick. "Illumine" is a soothing, ambient cast from Venus Hum , and overall their energy is intoxicating. Prepare for a sonic daydream trip on Hummingbirds. ~ MacKenzie Wilson, Rovi Track Title Composers Performers Time Hummingbirds (Lyrics) Venus Hum Venus Hum Alice (Lyrics) ... Venus Hum Run Annie Run Venus Hum Venus Hum Illumine Venus Hum Venus Hum David Irvin (Art Direction) David Irvin (Illustrations) Kip Kubin (Computers) Kip Kubin (Electronics) Tony Miracle (Computers) Tony Miracle (Electronics) Rob Mitchell (Photography) Tommy Dorsey (Mastering) Venus Hum (Producer)
San Diego Zoo's Animal Bytes: Hummingbird
hummingbirds have a specialized diet that is difficult to duplicate, so they would be hard to feed properly, and they might get sick and die too soon.
http://www.sandiegozoo.org/animalbytes/t-hummingbird.html
Legends & Folklore Of Birds: Hummingbirds - .
hummingbirds in British Columbia folklore and in other First Nations cultures.
http://www.folklore.bc.ca/Hummingbirds.htm

Extractions: The American anthropologist Dr. George M. Foster, in , (1949) Maria Leach (ed.) New York, 1972, p.510 writes HUMMINGBIRD: A minor character in American Indian folktale and mythology. The northern Paiute Indians [U.S. Great Basin area] say that Hummingbird once filled his pants full of seeds and started on a journey to see what was beyond the sun. He ate only one seed a day, but had to turn back because his food gave out. He didn't see anything. In eastern Brazil, Hummingbird is the character who hoarded water so that the people had none at all until the Caingang and Botocudo Indians released it. Philip Drucker, on page 451 of The Northern and Central Nootkan Tribes [on the west coast of Vancouver Island] Smithsonian Institution Bureau of American Ethnology Bulletin 144, U.S. Government Printing Office, Washington, 1951 wrote Pages 472-549 of The Report of the 70th Meeting of the British Association for the Advancement of Science
Hummingbirds
hummingbirds. Describing hummingbirds without resorting to superlatives would be difficult, and hardly fair. This family includes the world’s smallest birds, with
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Extractions: Hummingbirds - Skip Links Visit Us About Us ASDM Master Calendar ... Return to the Table of Contents Describing hummingbirds without resorting to superlatives would be difficult, and hardly fair. This family includes the world�s smallest birds, with the most brilliant iridescent colors, the fastest wingbeats, and the most amazing ability to fly up, down, sideways, and backwards. They spend their days hovering at flowers to sip nectar, feeding almost constantly to supply the sugar necessary to maintain their racing metabolism. Many people would call these the world�s most fascinating birds. Black-chinned Hummingbird The brightest colors and most ornate patterns among hummingbirds are worn by males, and the purpose is evidently to impress females. After mating, the male takes no more part in family life. The female alone builds the nest, incubates the tiny eggs, and feeds the young. Considering the amount of energy that an individual hummingbird needs just to feed itself, it seems remarkable that the female is able to raise the young successfully all alone. �Kenn Kaufman Hummingbirds Representative Sonoran Desert species: Broad-billed Hummingbird (Cynanthus latirostris)
Hummingbird Family Trochilidae
328 species in the New World ; DR personal total 170 species (52%), 46 photos ; Colorful, combative, and energetic, hummingbirds are among the world's most popular birds.
http://creagrus.home.montereybay.com/hummingbirds.html

Extractions: BIRD FAMILIES OF THE WORLD a web page by Don Roberson HUMMINGBIRDS Trochilidae Colorful, combative, and energetic, hummingbirds are among the world's most popular birds. They are found only in the New World. People across North America attract them to their homes through hummingbird feeders and flowering gardens, and can be rewarded with bright migratory species, such as a male Rufous Hummingbird (left). Yet the true center of trochilid diversity is in the Neotropics, home to a dazzling array of species that range from tiny to surprisingly large, and with an assortment of head plumes, tail streamers, and bill shapes. Their ability to hover and fly backwards makes them unique. Further, their interdependence on and co-evolution with flowers provide a fascinating correlation and field for study. Because the sources of nectar are constantly changing as flowers bloom and fade, most hummingbirds live solitary lives, aggressively defending nectar sources from rivals. Despite the strong pressure to gather nectar rapidly, studies have shown that 70% of a hummer's time is spent doing little else than singing, self-preening, and sunbathing (Schuchmann 1999). In the two shots below, a male White-necked Jacobin sits near its favored feeder in Trinidad (below left) but immediately reacts when a White-chested Emerald tries to approach. Such interactions can lead to dramatic interspecific aerial chases.
Costa's Hummingbird Nests In Ridgecrest, Calif.
Notes and photos of Costa s hummingbirds nesting in a patio lamp in Ridgecrest, California.
http://www.ridgecrest.ca.us/~hallowel/hummers/

Extractions: Costa's Hummingbird Nests In Ridgecrest, Calif. The Lady of the Lamp For TWELVE consecutive years, a Costa's Hummingbird ( Calypte costae ) had nested in the bottom of a lamp in my patio. However, in 2005 I moved to a new residence but I did take the lamps with me. I hope to start a new nest streak once I get settled. The picture on the left is of the first nest for 1997. The picture on the right is one the lamps which is 10 feet from the ground. Ridgecrest is a community in the Mojave Desert and my home is located at N35 35' 41" W117 39' 24" (NAD 27) at an elevation of 2320 feet. Temperatures vary from below freezing in the winter to well over 100 degrees in the summer. Costa's Hummingbirds are year around residents. Below is the nesting data from years 1994-2004. Data from 1993 is not available as it was the first nest and I did not want to disturb the nesting activity. In 1995, this hummingbird successfully produced FOUR broods with the first egg laid on February 7th and the last hatchling fledging on July 23th. Post nest feeding continued into August. Over six months of continuous maternal activity. She was observed to be post nest feeding one brood while sitting on the eggs of the next brood. Whew !!!
Hummingbirds - California Natives Wiki, Untitled 1
Compiled by the Theodore Payne Foundation for Wildflowers and Native Plants, Inc. Printable PDF version here hummingbirds are mainly attracted to flowers in the red spectrum
http://www.theodorepayne.org/mediawiki/index.php?title=Hummingbirds
The Hummingbirds - Wikipedia, The Free Encyclopedia
The hummingbirds were an indie pop or jangle pop band from Sydney, Australia formed in 1986 from Bug Eyed Monsters They were one of the most highly touted outfits to emerge
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hummingbirds_(band)

Extractions: BMG Past members refer to Members list below The Hummingbirds were an indie pop or jangle pop band from Sydney , Australia formed in 1986 from Bug Eyed Monsters They were one of the most highly touted outfits to emerge from Sydney's inner-city scene during the late 1980s and were an early signing to the rooArt label. The Hummingbirds' single "Blush" peaked at #19 on the ARIA singles charts in 1989. They left rooArt in 1992 and disbanded in 1993. The Hummingbirds formed in 1986 from the remnants of the short lived band Bug Eyed Monsters. Band members originally comprised singer guitarist Simon Holmes bassist John Boyce and drummer Mark Temple, after a few months of initial rehearsals as a three-piece, vocalist /guitarist Alannah Russack signed on. In early 1987, Boyce departed and was replaced by singer/bassist Robyn St. Clare.
Ruby-Throated Hummingbirds | MDC
A RubyThroated Hummingbird flies while attempting to drink a sugar water from feeder in Moberly, MO
http://mdc.mo.gov/discover-nature/outdoor-recreation/nature-viewing/birding/ruby

Extractions: Search this site: A Ruby-Throated Hummingbird flies while attempting to drink a sugar water from feeder in Moberly, MO Video of rubythroated hummingbirds in the wild. The ruby-throated hummingbird is one of the most fascinating birds in Missouri. The widespread appeal of these tiny birds lies in their shimmering, iridescent plumage, their darting, hovering flight and their bold, pugnacious behavior. To early European settlers in the New World, hummingbirds were especially noteworthy because they occur only in the Western Hemisphere. The majority of the 320 species of hummingbirds live in the Central and South American tropics. About two dozen species range into the western United States. Primarily only one, the ruby-throated hummingbird, lives east of the Rockies. It is the only hummingbird to nest in Missouri. The ruby-throated hummingbird ( Archilochus colubris ) is by far Missouri's smallest bird. By comparison, the kinglet, the state's next smallest bird, weighs twice as much. The name "ruby-throated" is derived from the adult male's crimson throat feathers, or gorget, which he uses to attract females and for territorial defense. Females and immature males have white throats with gray flecks. All ruby-throated hummingbirds have emerald-green backs, wings and tails and are white below. The iridescence of the plumage causes the birds to appear different shades of color depending on the angle of light.
Ruby
Close-up photographs and notes by hummingbird bander Dave Patton.
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Extractions: WINTER HUMMINGBIRDS OF SOUTHWEST LOUISIANA By Dave Patton - wdpatton AT cox.net 2003-2004 Season Texas-Louisiana Buff-bellied Broad-tailed ,Lafayette Allen's, Lafayette Old Mama - The oldest Rufous documented. ... Green Violet-eared , Sunset, LA 2004-2005 Season Broad-billed, Gueydan Magnificent Hummingbird 2005-2006 Season Allen's Hummingbird, Lafayette Photo Census March 16, 2006
Attracting Wildlife - Wild About Gardening - CWF
Gardening in Canada for wildlife and for you. For beginners to experts, this Canadian Wildlife Federation site is packed with information on planning your garden, choosing
http://www.wildaboutgardening.org/en/attracting/section7/index.htm

Extractions: close encounters of the bird kind bats beneficial insects banishing bothersome beasts ... hummingbirds hummingbirds T No matter which hummingbird species is found in your area, there are several key factors to consider if you want to invite these marvellous little birds into your garden. All these hummingbirds share similar requirements for a welcoming habitat: food in the form of insects and nectar, water collected on large leaves for drinking and bathing, shelter from adverse weather and for nesting sites and material to build their nests. Insects and spiders Small insects and spiders are an important protein source for hummingbirds. They search for them in trees, shrubs and among flowers, pluck spiders from their webs, glean insect eggs and larvae from tree trunks and catch adults on the wing. Hummingbirds will feed on a diversity of small insects, including mosquitoes, gnats, fruit flies and small bees.
Hummingbirds | Buzzle.com
hummingbirds These tiny and pretty birds are native to America and are from the family of Trochilidae. They are the smallest species of bird. Amongst them, the smallest species
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Hummingbird Migration
The migration of hummingbirds is an amazing thing with many different fly zones. These little birds can fly far and fast and there are a few types that do this every spring and
http://www.worldofhummingbirds.com/migration.php

Extractions: Home Migration The migration of hummingbirds is an amazing thing since hummingbirds have many different fly zones. These little birds can fly far and fast. There are a few types or species that do this every spring* and fall*. It is believed that hummingbirds are very keen on the changes in daylight and the declining insect and flower population every year before migration. It is also believed that a chemical change occurs pushing the little hummingbirds to migrate. Some report that hummingbirds will follow the flower population; still others state that they follow the insect population. These are only speculations. No one really knows for sure why hummingbirds migrate. Each time before a hummingbird starts migration, they need to eat a lot of insects and nectar to fatten up. A hummingbird will gain 25-40% of their body weight before they start migration. If a larger bird gained that much weight, they would not be able to get off the ground. During this time you may notice a hummingbird swarm around your feeders.
Hummingbird Facts
Here are some interesting hummingbird facts and general information about hummingbirds.
http://www.worldofhummingbirds.com/facts.php

Extractions: For more information, click on Notifications Home Attracting Feeding ... Shop Get your copy of the 2011 World of Hummingbirds .com Calendar Here!" We Have Winners! 2011 Calendar Contest Winners Gallery It was a tough race and there was lots of voting. However, The Official Winners of the 2011 World of Hummingbirds .com Calendar Contest have been announced. And they are: Thank you for everyone that participated in the both the photo album and the contest. Get your copy of the 2011 World of Hummingbirds .com Calendar Here!"
Home Page Of Hummer Bird Study Group
hummingbirds! Few birds have been as little studied and as misunderstood as hummingbirds. They are the smallest of
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Extractions: Hummingbirds! Few birds have been as little studied and as misunderstood as Hummingbirds. They are the smallest of all birds with a length ranging from 2" to 8". Males of most species are identified by their iridescent feathers. Females and immatures of both sexes are normally plain and nondescript with the immatures of both sexes resembling the adult females. Hummingbirds are strictly a bird of the Western Hemisphere. They are found as far north as Southeastern Alaska and the Maritimes of Canada and as far south as Southern Chile. The majority of the approximately 320 species are found in the tropics. Only 15 species have been known to breed in North America with another 6 being classified as vagrants. Until recently, for instance, it was thought that Ruby-throated hummingbirds were essentially the only species of hummingbird found east of the Mississippi River. Through winter banding activities in Alabama, Georgia, Florida, Mississippi, Tennessee, North Carolina, South Carolina, Louisiana, Kentucky, West Virginia, Virginia, Maryland, Delaware, New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Ohio, and the District of Columbia, HBSG has documented fourteen species;
Home Page Of Hummer Bird Study Group
Documents the preservation of hummingbirds and other neotropical migrants. Learn about the variety of species, winter banding and feeding tips.
http://www.hummingbirdsplus.org/
Hummingbirds
Antillean Crested Hummingbird (Orthorhyncus cristatus) West Indies, Caribbean. General Information. The world’s 340 or so species of hummingbirds are found only in the
http://www.wbu.com/chipperwoods/photos/ac_humm.htm

Extractions: West Indies, Caribbean The world�s 340 or so species of hummingbirds are found only in the Americas and the islands of the Caribbean. These brilliantly colored birds range in size from the smallest bird in the world, the 2.25 inch Bee Hummingbird (Mellisuga helenae) of Cuba, to the huge 8.5 inch long Giant Hummingbird (Patagona gigas) of South America. Most species occur near the equator. A total of 132 species occur in Ecuador alone. Thirty-seven species occur in southern South America, and 21 species regularly extend their range into the US, mostly in western states. Of these, 8 species penetrate well north of the US-Mexican border. The Rufous Hummingbird nests as far north as Alaska. The Ruby-throated Hummingbird is the only species that regularly nests in the eastern US. Hummingbirds exploit a number of habitats ranging from tropical and temperate rainforests to deserts, parks, backyards, gardens and wherever nectar producing flowers bloom. They are not regularly found in grasslands, sagebrush, marsh or seashore habitats. Various species can be found from sea level to altitudes of 4,000 meters in the Andes Mountains. The Ecuadorian Hillstar, (also called the Chimborazo Hillstar), occurs in the Andes Mountains of Ecuador on the high arid slopes well above the tree line.
TPWD: Texas Hummingbird Roundup – Welcome
Includes identifying hummingbirds, the state backyard survey, and other resources.
http://www.tpwd.state.tx.us/learning/texas_nature_trackers/hummingbird_roundup/

Extractions: Local Navigation Main Content TPWD Home Print Friendly ... Texas Hummingbird Roundup Links: Related Links Regional Hummingbird Diversity Hummingbirds by Ecoregions ... Suggested Guides and Resources Hummingbird Roundup Results Female Broad-billed Hummingbird Spotted A female broad-billed hummingbird has been spotted in southwest Houston. There is a wealth of jewels in the Texas skies. Texas is the birdiest state in the nation. This diversity is caused by our location, our geography and the wonderfully diverse habitat we enjoy across the state. This diversity carries over to our hummingbird population, the diversity of which is tied with Arizona for the nations lead. Hummingbird Nest in Welcome Sign, Photo by Sheila Payne Every Texan can enjoy at least two species of hummingbirds in their home county, with some regions of the state hosting as many as 16 species. Much of the challenge of hosting one of these birds in your garden is related to our gardening habits which change the habitat, destroying some of the features needed by these birds.

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