Sunbirds of the World: Sunbirds, Flowerpeckers, Spiderhunters and Sugarbirds, Second Edition

'This is a gorgeous book about some of the world's most gorgeous birds.' JARED DIAMOND

Sunbirds are among the most striking of all bird groups; their dazzling iridescent plumage and long curved bills are conspicuous when the birds visit garden flowers on sunny days to feed on nectar. Some species - especially the females - are duller in appearance and harder to spot, feeding mostly on insects high up in forest canopies. Spiderhunters, as their name suggests, feed extensively on spiders, whil...