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The Francis Sylvest Story
Francis Sylvest (1808-1896) was born at or near Lisbon, Portugal, the son of Antoini Sylvest. He left home at age seventeen and served several years on a whaling ship before settling in Louisiana. He married Martha Stevenson (1820-1882) in 1842. They had eight children, 1844-1862. The family lived near Amite, Louisiana. Descendants lived in Louisiana, Texas, Mississippi, Alabama, and elsewhere.
A Field Guide to Hummingbirds of North America
Covering 31 North American species, with more than 250 color photos and 33 maps, this is the most comprehensive field guide to hummingbirds. Introductory chapters cover the natural history of hummingbirds, ways to attract and feed them, and major hot spots in the United States and Canada for observing these fascinating birds. The 31 color plates illustrate 28 species, 7 hybrid combinations, 3 forms of albinism, and 4 species of sphinx moths often mistaken for hummingbirds. Species accounts provide in-depth information on plumage, molt, songs and calls, wing sounds, similar species, behavior, habitat, distribution, taxonomy, and conservation concerns. Detailed range maps show breeding, non-breeding, and year-round distribution, migration routes, and records outside expected areas of occurrence.
Corkerns and Cousins
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