{"product_id":"endangered-hummingbirds-seeing-the-crisis-through-my-lens-hardcover","title":"Endangered Hummingbirds: Seeing the Crisis Through My Lens - Hardcover","description":"\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWritten and photographed by \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.anthony-lujan.com\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eAnthony Lujan\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003eInternational Hummingbird Photographer and Conservation Advocate\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEndangered Hummingbirds: Seeing the Crisis Through My Lens\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eis a love letter to hummingbirds and the ecosystems that sustain them. This award‑winning hardcover book invites readers to see some of the rarest and most endangered hummingbirds in the Americas not as distant names on a list, but as living beings with futures worth protecting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\"\u003eSome of these hummingbirds survive in only a few places on Earth. Others have been rediscovered after being considered lost. Many now face shrinking habitats, climate pressures, invasive species, and landscapes changing faster than they can adapt to. Through striking field photography and conservation‑driven storytelling, this book brings their stories into focus and shines a light on the fragile habitats they depend on.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\"\u003eThis is not a field guide. It is a visual record of the hummingbirds we risk losing, and a call to care more deeply about conserving their world and ours.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInside the book, readers will discover:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e32 hummingbird species documented through rare, firsthand photography\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRare photographs of critically endangered hummingbirds found in only a few locations on Earth\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRediscovered species once thought lost\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe impact of habitat loss, climate change, invasive species, and shrinking ecosystems\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReal conservation efforts happening across the Americas\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe stories behind some of the world’s most threatened hummingbirds\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePerfect for readers who love hummingbirds, wildlife photography, birding, endangered species, nature conservation, and meaningful books about the natural world.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAward-winning book:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLiterary Titan Gold Book Award in Environment\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFirebird Book Award in Nature Conservation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOutstanding Creator Awards in Best Non-fiction, Best Research, Educational, Reference Books, Photography, and Animal Literature\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGreat Southwest Book Festival in Photography\/Art\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAmerican Legacy Book Awards in Young Adult Nonfiction\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYour order includes:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHand-signed hardcover copy shipped directly by Anthony\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBonus 5x7 hummingbird note card\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBonus sticker surprise\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e$5 from every book sold helps fund organizations working to safeguard endangered hummingbirds and the ecosystems they depend on\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ctable width=\"100%\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat Leading Conservation Organizations and Researchers are saying:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\" class=\"sqsrte-small\"\u003e\"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.\" \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e— Cristián F. Estades, PhD \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eUniversidad de Chile\u003cbr\u003eChilean Ornithologists’ Union\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"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.\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e— Peter Hodum, PhD\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eProfessor, University of Puget Sound\u003cbr\u003eBoard President, Oikonos Ecosystem Knowledge\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"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.\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e— Daniel Lebbin, PhD\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eVice President of Threatened Species\u003cbr\u003eAmerican Bird Conservancy\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“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.”\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e— John C. Mittermeier, PhD\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDirector, Search for Lost Birds\u003cbr\u003eAmerican Bird Conservancy\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\" class=\"sqsrte-small\"\u003e\"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.\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e— Dr. Roberto Carlos Almazán Núñez\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eProfessor and Researcher, Laboratorio de Ecología y Biogeografía de la Conservación\u003cbr\u003eUniversidad Autónoma de Guerrero\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"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.\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e— Fernando Medrano, PhD\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eScience Director, Red de Observadores de Aves y Vida Silvestre de Chile \u003cbr\u003eBirds of the World Partnerships Lead, Cornell Lab of Ornithology\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e","brand":"My Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42772171948128,"sku":null,"price":40.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0616\/2713\/8144\/files\/EndangeredHummingbirdscover.png?v=1780330757","url":"https:\/\/shop.anthony-lujan.com\/products\/endangered-hummingbirds-seeing-the-crisis-through-my-lens-hardcover","provider":"Anthony Lujan","version":"1.0","type":"link"}