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Hummingbird Care

by DR. JACQUES DUCROS 

This book–the only one of its kind–reveals the understanding needed to raise and breed these birds who even in the wild live on the knife edge of existence.
The book is illustrated with paintings by Jacques' wife, Mireille Ducros, and by Jacques' photos.

Price: $12, includes shipping.

Shipping is limited to the U.S. and Canada.

Details: 5.875 inches wide x 8.25 inches tall; 50 pages; softback, perfect bound

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Rubilito, the Traveling Hummingbird

by RALPH DESSAU

Meet Rubilito, an intrepid little hummingbird. Find out why he leaves Texas and flies over the Gulf of Mexico, through Central America, all the way to Panama! Learn how you can help him do his job.

The book is illustrated with drawings by Alvaro Miranda.

Written in Spanish and English.

Price: $16, includes shipping.

Shipping is limited to the U.S. and Canada.

Details: 8.5 inches wide x 8.5 inches tall; 44 pages; softback, perfect bound

ABOUT DR. JACQUES DUCROS

Since 1994, Jacques Ducros has been licensed by the French government to possess and breed hummingbirds. Fascinated by them since childhood, he currently has about 100 hummers of different species in a very large aviary built onto their home in Pont de l'Etoile, near Marseilles in the south of France, a region with a climate similar to that of California.

Jacques became the first international member of the Hummingbird Society in1996. Being a retired nephrologist, he has the medical understanding that aids him immensely in keeping his captive hummingbirds healthy. He has had great success with the challenging task of successful breeding of hummingbirds in captivity.

ABOUT PETER TUCKER

Born in Oakland (Ca) in 1946, Peter Tucker has lived in the south of France for the last 45 years. He is now retired from teaching at several campuses in the Aix-Marseille-Toulon region. However, he is continuing his work as a medical translator/editor for medical authors at university hospitals in France and Belgium. He has translated and co-authored several books on hummingbirds with Jacques Ducros since 2014.

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Hummingbirds: New Insights into the 358 Species, 2019

by DR. JACQUES DUCROS AND PETER TUCKER

 Volume 1: Clades Topazes, Hermits, Mangoes

We proudly claim Jacques as the first international member of the Hummingbird Society. 

His three volumes present the 358 species according to the molecular phylogenetic classification, which classifies hummingbirds into 9 clades: Topazes, Hermits, Mangoes, (Volume One) He documents their distribution with photos and/or art work by his wife, Mireille, as well as photos of the flowers favored by each species. 

 

There are also tables describing the main characteristic of each hummingbird.

Price: $16, includes shipping.

Shipping is limited to the U.S. and Canada.

Details: 6.1 inches wide x 8.3 inches tall; softback, perfect bound (261 pages)

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Hummingbirds: New Insights into the 358 Species, 2019

by DR. JACQUES DUCROS AND PETER TUCKER

Volume 2: Clades Brilliants, Coquettes, Patagona

We proudly claim Jacques as the first international member of the Hummingbird Society. 

His three volumes present the 358 species according to the molecular phylogenetic classification, which classifies hummingbirds into 9 clades: Brilliants, Coquettes, Patagona, (Volume Two) He documents their distribution with photos and/or art work by his wife, Mireille, as well as photos of the flowers favored by each species. 

 

There are also tables describing the main characteristic of each hummingbird.

Price: $16, includes shipping.  

Shipping is limited to the U.S. and Canada.

Details: 6.1 inches wide x 8.3 inches tall; softback, perfect bound (302 pages)

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Hummingbirds: New Insights into the 358 Species, 2019

by DR. JACQUES DUCROS AND PETER TUCKER

Volume 3: Clades Emeralds, Mountain Gems, Bees

We proudly claim Jacques as the first international member of the Hummingbird Society. 

His three volumes present the 358 species according to the molecular phylogenetic classification,

which classifies hummingbirds into 9 clades: Emeralds, Mountain Gems and Bees, (Volume Three) He documents their distribution with photos and/or art work by his wife, Mireille, as well as photos of the flowers favored by each species. 

 

There are also tables describing the main characteristic of each hummingbird.

Price: $16, includes shipping. 

Shipping is limited to the U.S. and Canada.

Details: 6.1 inches wide x 8.3 inches tall; softback, perfect bound (493 pages)

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Hummingbirds: New Insights into the 358 Species, 2019

by DR. JACQUES DUCROS AND PETER TUCKER

Volume 1: Clades Topazes, Hermits, Mangoes

Volume 2: Clades Brilliants, Coquettes, Patagona

Volume 3: Clades Emeralds, Mountain Gems, Bees

Price: $26, includes shipping. 

Shipping is limited to the U.S. and Canada.

Details: Set of all 3 volumes.

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Hummingbirds: Eponyms, Etymologies, and Principal Characteristics  Volume 1

by DR. JACQUES DUCROS AND PETER TUCKER

Details of this many hummingbird species are not easy to find at an affordable price. This book devotes two pages to each of about 1/3 of all known species, including photos / drawings, how the species was named, where it is found (location and altitude), and more. A colorful book that goes beyond simply a recitation of facts!  If you are creating a library of hummingbird books, be sure to add this volume to others by the same author (below and above!).

Price: $16, includes shipping.  

Shipping is limited to the U.S. and Canada.

Details: 6.1 inches wide x 8.3 inches tall; 244 pages; softback, perfect bound

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It's a Hummingbird's Life 

by DR. JACQUES DUCROS AND PETER TUCKER

This book–the only one of its kind–reveals Dr. Ducros' breadth and depth of knowledge and understanding about hummingbirds, their characteristics, their distribution, and more.

Even the most knowledgeable person about hummingbirds will learn something new on almost every page!

All persons with a serious interest in hummingbirds should have this book in their library. The book is illustrated with paintings by Jacques' wife, Mireille Ducros, and by Jacques' photos.

Price: $16, includes shipping.  

Shipping is limited to the U.S. and Canada.

Details: 6.0 inches wide x 8.35 inches tall; 198 pages; softback, perfect bound

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