Hummingbirds: Favorite Wildlife

Amazing Hummingbirds
The Hummingbird Family
None So Fair
A Good Name
Origins of the Species
The World's Smallest Bird
Life Span
Staying Alive
Hummers from Coast to Coast
Habitats
Regional Variations
Differences of the Sexes
Feather Lights
Reflective Feathers
Adding Color
White Hummingbirds
Feather Finery
Molting
Masters of Flight
Extraordinary Heart
Eye-catching Sight
Bill Bending
Grooved Tongue
High-speed Digestion
Flower Sweets
Energy in Nectar
Flower Sweets
Hummers and Pollination
Hunting for Insects
Sap Taps
Food Tasting
Saving Energy
Sunbathing Fun
Daily Preening
Bath Time
Call Notes
Wing Singing
Diving Displays
More than Bravado
Territory
Migration
No Free Rides
Time to Leave
Feeder Rest Stops
Migratory Feats
Spring Migration
Breeding Ground Arrivals
Where's that Feeder?
Establishing a Territory
Nest Construction
Flexible Nest
Mating Encounters
Egg Laying
Dainty Eggs
Incubation Duty
Brood Patch
Hatching
Feeding the Young
Fledgling Life
Independence
Hummingbird Moths
Attracting Hummers
Choosing Feeders
Nectar Recipes
Hummer Myths
Tiny Flying Jewels
Featured Hummingbirds
About the Author
Helpful Resources

Naturalist, wildlife photographer and writer Stan Tekiela is the author of more than 190 field guides, nature books, children¿s books, wildlife audio CDs, puzzles and playing cards, presenting many species of birds, mammals, reptiles, amphibians, trees, wildflowers and cacti in the United States. With a Bachelor of Science degree in Natural History from the University of Minnesota and as an active professional naturalist for more than 30 years, Stan studies and photographs wildlife throughout the United States and Canada. He has received various national and regional awards for his books and photographs. Also a well-known columnist and radio personality, his syndicated column appears in more than 25 newspapers and his wildlife programs are broadcast on a number of Midwest radio stations.