Endangered Hummingbirds: Seeing the Crisis Through My Lens - Hardcover

What Leading Conservation Organizations and Researchers are saying:

"This is a fantastic book. For someone involved in hummingbird conservation for many years, I think it reflects very well the mixed emotions that come with the job: the sublime aesthetic experience of working with these feathered jewels, and the sadness of witnessing the decline of their populations. But this book is also about hope, and the heroic stubbornness of all these conservationists who will not give up in their fight against extinction."
— Cristián F. Estades, PhD
Universidad de Chile
Chilean Ornithologists’ Union

"The stunning photographs, paired with compelling and accessible text, create a clear call to action for all of us to help ensure these magical hummingbirds survive. The book presents a sobering, realistic view of the magnitude of the challenges facing hummingbirds while simultaneously empowering readers to take action to support their conservation. This is a timely and important book that calls on us to both appreciate these remarkable species and commit to supporting their conservation."
— Peter Hodum, PhD
Professor, University of Puget Sound
Board President, Oikonos Ecosystem Knowledge

"Hummingbirds are among the world's most beautiful species, yet many are also among the most endangered, restricted to small and remote ranges. As a result, most people never have the opportunity to see them. This book's brilliant photography reveals their beauty, while the text clearly explains their conservation needs and highlights the local organizations working to protect hummingbirds and the habitats they depend on."
— Daniel Lebbin, PhD
Vice President of Threatened Species
American Bird Conservancy

“This book is a must-have for anyone interested in hummingbirds. Breathtaking photographs bring to life species that few people have ever seen, including several that were only recently rediscovered. The writing clearly explains the challenges hummingbirds face today and outlines what must be done to ensure these remarkable species are not lost forever.”
— John C. Mittermeier, PhD
Director, Search for Lost Birds
American Bird Conservancy

"Through this wonderful work, Endangered Hummingbirds: Seeing the Crisis Through My Lens, Anthony Lujan, with his exceptional photographic talent, not only captures the majesty and beauty of hummingbirds, but also leads us to reflect on the grave situation many species are facing and the immediate actions we must take to prevent their extinction, something we simply cannot afford to allow. As Anthony notes, photography is also a voice for the unheard, and his book invites us to continue listening to and admiring these beautiful, threatened hummingbirds in their natural habitats."
— Dr. Roberto Carlos Almazán Núñez
Professor and Researcher, Laboratorio de Ecología y Biogeografía de la Conservación
Universidad Autónoma de Guerrero

"This book is exceptionally well crafted—rigorous, accessible, and clearly made with great care—and it offers a much-needed perspective on the global situation of hummingbirds, one of the most threatened and rapidly changing bird groups due to habitat loss, climate change, and other pressures. In Chile, this feels especially close to home: we sadly have two highly threatened hummingbird species, and it is truly moving to see that role and responsibility highlighted. I hope this book reaches a wide audience and helps inspire the awareness and action needed to shift current trends and secure a better future for hummingbirds."
— Fernando Medrano, PhD
Science Director, Red de Observadores de Aves y Vida Silvestre de Chile 
Birds of the World Partnerships Lead, Cornell Lab of Ornithology