I love these "Wild Bird Guides" from Stackpole. Each details the life history of a single species. Each is also full of color photos.
I write a nature column in one of the local newspapers. The bird I get the most questions about is the ruby-throated hummingbird, America's tiniest bird, little dynamos almost too amazing to be real. Talk about living life in the fast lane! If I can answer the reader's question great, if not, I consult Sargent’s book, because he IS the expert.
If you want to know the facts about Ruby Throated Hummingbirds, then this book is for you. Filled with amazing close ups of the birds, the reader will learn the interesting facts that make these birds so truly amazing. Going into exact detail, the reader will learn what they eat, how they raise their young, and where they travel. A great guide for bird lovers.