Jon Dunn
The Glitter in the Green: In Search of Hummingbirds
The Glitter in the Green: In Search of Hummingbirds
💎 Earn 39 Points (£0.39) on this item.
YOU SAVE £3.15
- Condition: Brand new
- UK Delivery times: Usually arrives within 2 - 3 working days
- UK Shipping: Fee starts at £2.39. Subject to product weight & dimension
Bulk ordering. Want 15 or more copies? Get a personalised quote and bigger discounts. Learn more about bulk orders.
Couldn't load pickup availability
- More about The Glitter in the Green: In Search of Hummingbirds
The Glitter in the Green is a book about hummingbirds, which are found exclusively in the Americas. It explores the most remarkable examples of this wildly variable family, such as the Bee Hummingbird in Cuba, the Rufous Hummingbird, and the Juan Fernández Firecrown. Jon Dunn brings us closer to these magnificent creatures, exploring rare birds, mythology, and the stories of people obsessed with them.
Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 336 pages
Publication date: 23 June 2022
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Hummingbirds have captivated our imaginations for centuries, revered by Native Americans, coveted by European collectors, and admired worldwide for their jewel-like plumage, acrobatic flight, and immense character. Though their renown extends throughout the world, hummingbirds are found exclusively in the Americas. Small in stature yet fiercely tenacious, they have conquered every habitat imaginable: from boreal woodlands to deserts, mangrove swamps to volcanic slopes, and on islands both tropical and sub-polar.
The Glitter in the Green takes us on an unforgettable journey in search of the most remarkable examples of this wildly variable family. There's the Bee Hummingbird in Cuba, the smallest species of bird to have ever lived; the diminutive Rufous Hummingbird, whose annual migration exceeds 3,000 miles; and the critically endangered Juan Fernández Firecrown, marooned on the remote Pacific island that inspired Robinson Crusoe.
Jon Dunn brings us closer than ever before to these magnificent creatures, exploring a heady mix of rare birds, a history redolent with mythology, and the colourful stories of the people obsessed with hummingbirds through the ages. With great passion for his subject and a taste for adventure, Dunn transports us to wondrous landscapes from Alaska to Tierra del Fuego, and invites us into the kaleidoscopic world of the hummingbird – the bird that has won the hearts and minds of mankind for millennia.
Weight: 294g
Dimension: 129 x 197 x 25 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781526613103
This item can be found in:
UK and International shipping information
UK and International shipping information
UK Delivery and returns information:
- Delivery within 2 - 3 days when ordering in the UK.
- Shipping fee for UK customers from £2.39. Fully tracked shipping service available.
- Returns policy: Return within 30 days of receipt for full refund.
International deliveries:
Shulph Ink now ships to Australia, Belgium, Canada, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, India, Luxembourg Saudi Arabia, Singapore, Spain, Netherlands, New Zealand, United Arab Emirates, United States of America.
- Delivery times: within 5 - 10 days for international orders.
- Shipping fee: charges vary for overseas orders. Only tracked services are available for most international orders. Some countries have untracked shipping options.
- Customs charges: If ordering to addresses outside the United Kingdom, you may or may not incur additional customs and duties fees during local delivery.
