This PDF Poster 'Gems of the Western Hemisphere' Is Yours to Download, Free
Of the 363 species of hummingbirds in the world, more than 50 are named after gemstones.
It’s a great comparison because both gems and specialized hummingbird feathers reflect and refract light in similar ways to create sparkling color. That's why many hummingbirds look to us like flying jewels.
For a free download of a gorgeously illustrated visual exploration of gem-named hummingbirds and the science of their feathers, fill out this form. This double-sided poster pdf measures 16.25" by 21.75". Feel free to print it at home or take it to a professional printer for personal use.
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Supplement to Living Bird Magazine, Summer 2023.
Illustration, design, and concept by Jillian Ditner.
Sources: Bird Academy Course Development Team for The Wonderful World of Hummingbirds—Marla Coppolino, Laura Helft, Jill Leichter, Kevin McGowan, Shayna Muller. Optical Physics Consultant: Adriaan M. Dokter, Research Associate, Cornell Lab of Ornithology.
POSTER SPONSORED BY PENNINGTON.