Humming-Birds
Anon
Genre: | Essay |
Relevant illustrations: | wdct. |
Subjects: | Ornithology, Natural History, Animal Behaviour, Breeding |
People mentioned: | Georges L Leclerc, comte de Buffon , Capt. King , Otto von Kotzebue , James Drummond , William Bullock , Mr Wilson |
Expatiates on several features of various species of humming bird, including their colouring, migration and eating habits, and flying and defensive behaviour. | |
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