Federal Bird Bands VS NB&T Bird Bands
National Band & Tag manufacturers bird bands ranging in size from a hummingbird all the way up to a swan. We manufacture bands for the USGS Bird Banding Laboratory that are used by researchers across the United States to track multiple species of birds. The bands we produce for the USGS are Federal Bands, but we also produce Non-Federal Bands (NB&T Bands) for those who want to band their own birds or use the bands for a promotional (non-bird) use. The chart below shows the differences between the two types of bands. You can also view our Size Comparison Chart of Federal VS NB&T bands to find the band with the correct measurement for your needs.
Federal Bands |
NB&T Bands |
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Standard |
Line 1: Text Line 2: Numbering Line 3: Text 
*Please note that while we can do a Federal layout with your text, we can not do the USGS Bird Banding Lab’s (or any other government agency’s) phone number or website. It has to be your information. |
1 – 5 lines of text (depending on band size). |
Numbering |
Numbering is on the second line, bigger, in the special “Federal” font. |
Numbering is off to the right side of the stamping. Same font as text. Numbering is optional. |
Alternative |
We can make the 2nd line a larger font to mimic a federal band. But the second line must be text, or a static number (like a date). Sequential numbering will still be off to the right of the words. This stamping method is only available upon request. |
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Pricing |
Price of Bands(Special Charge B: Type Change, and Special Charge F: Special Numbering Charge, may apply) | Price of Bands(Special Charge B: Type Change, and Special Charge F: Special Numbering Charge, may apply) |
Good morning,
I am looking to assist with a project in St. Kitts where we will band birds. Birds to band accommodate sizes ‘1A’, ‘0’ and ‘X – hummingbird’ federal-USGS bands but we cannot use these bands as St. Kitts is not a U.S. territory. I will need to order bands for this project soon, requesting 200 bands of each size, in color. Unique numbering on each band would also be helpful. Can you tell me the lead time needed to order these bands to have them delivered by April 1, 2025?
My main consideration is with the size ‘X’ bands as I usually receive bands for these birds through USGS and they are ‘cut your own’ to size, bands delivered in flat sheets. As I do not know the leg sizes of the hummingbirds to be captured on St. Kitts, do you sell hummingbird bands in sheets, or pre-cut to size?
Thanks.
Hello Scott,
I am going to send your request to a Customer Service Representative, they will be sending you an email with more information.