Natural History Of The Nectariniadae Or Sun Birds (1864)

""The Natural History Of The Nectariniadae Or Sun Birds"" is a detailed scientific study of the nectar-feeding birds belonging to the family Nectariniidae, commonly known as sunbirds. Written by William Jardine, a Scottish naturalist and ornithologist, the book was first published in 1864. The book begins with an introduction to the family Nectariniidae, including their physical characteristics, distribution, and habitat. It then goes on to describe the different species of sunbirds, their behavior, breeding habits, and diet. The author also provides information on the classification and taxonomy of sunbirds, as well as their relationship to other bird species.The book is illustrated with beautiful hand-colored plates depicting the different species of sunbirds, their nests, eggs, and young. The illustrations are accompanied by detailed descriptions and measurements of each species, making this book an important reference for anyone interested in the study of birds.Overall, ""The Natural History Of The Nectariniadae Or Sun Birds"" is a valuable resource for ornithologists, naturalists, and bird enthusiasts, providing a comprehensive overview of the sunbird family and their fascinating behavior and biology.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.