Avian Research Tools

 TOOLS AND KITS

At the Hummingbird Monitoring Networks (HMN), the safety and well-being of hummingbirds are our top priorities. For years, our expert tool builder, Lee Rogers, has crafted innovative trapping tools, precision banding equipment, and meticulously designed instruments tailored to the unique needs of hummingbird studies. These tools are custom-made for researchers permitted to band and handle hummingbirds, ensuring both ethical and efficient research practices.

Our Commitment to Excellence

Through our tools and kits program, we aim to provide the highest quality materials for hummingbird research while maintaining a steadfast focus on the safety of these delicate creatures. Our goals include:

  • Delivering Specialized Products: Creating tools specifically designed for the study of hummingbirds and their ecosystems.
  • Ensuring Safety and Precision: Guaranteeing that every tool meets rigorous standards to protect hummingbirds during research.

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Tools and Kits Offered

We proudly offer a range of tools and kits designed for hummingbird research, crafted to meet the specific needs of avian researchers. All tools are 100% made in Tucson, Arizona, and built to last a lifetime.

Master Kit, North America Complete

  • Precision Banding Shear
  • Band Cutter
  • 2 Band Formers
  • Band Storage Pins and Stand
  • Tarsus Gage
  • 5 Banding Pliers

Master Kit, North America Reduced

  • Precision Banding Shear
  • Band Cutter
  • Band Former (NA1: C D E F G)
  • Band Storage Pins and Stand
  • Tarsus Gage
  • 3 Banding Pliers (C+D, E+F, G+H)

Band-Makers Kit, North America Complete

  • Precision Banding Shear
  • Band Cutter
  • 2 Band Formers

Band-Makers Kit, North America Reduced

  • Precision Banding Shear
  • Band Cutter
  • Band Former (NA1: C D E F G)

Banders Kit, North America Complete

  • Band Storage Pins and Stand
  • Tarsus Gage
  • 5 Banding Pliers (C+D, E+F, G+H, J+L, N+O)

Banders Kit, North America Reduced

  • Band Storage Pins and Stand
  • Tarsus Gage
  • 3 Banding Pliers (C+D, E+F, G+H)

Each kit is thoughtfully assembled to meet the specific needs of hummingbird researchers, offering flexibility for both beginners and experienced professionals.  Explore our full range of tools and kits designed to make your research safer, more precise, and more effective. Let’s protect and study hummingbirds and other bird species with the care they deserve.