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Species Spotlight - Black Jacobin

Black Jacobins are large and aggressive hummingbirds that are found in or near the Atlantic Forest of eastern Brazil, Uruguay, eastern Paraguay, and far north-eastern Argentina.

Species Spotlight - White-Eared Hummingbird

A tropical bird of Mexico, the White-Eared Hummingbird is an uncommon visitor to the southwestern United States.

Species Spotlight - Violet-Crowned Hummingbird

Best distinguished by its violet-colored cap, the Violet-Crowned Hummingbird is a medium-sized long bodied hummingbird that breeds in arid scrub of southeastern Arizona in the United States to southwestern Mexico. It is typically a mountain species.

Species Spotlight - Buff-bellied Hummingbird

The Buff-Bellied Hummingbird, also known as the Fawn-breasted Hummingbird or the Yucatan Hummingbird is a greenish hummingbird with red bill, a buffy patch on belly and reddish tail.

Hummingbird Fun Fact

Learn more about hummingbirds with this hummingbird fun fact.

Species Spotlight - Rufous Hummingbird

One of the feistiest hummingbirds in North America is the Rufous Hummingbird. It is widely known for its aggressiveness, a relentless attacker at flowers and feeders. It also has the longest migration of any hummingbird.

Species Spotlight - Blue-Throated Mountain Gem

The Blue-Throated Mountain Gem, also known as the Blue-throated Hummingbird is the largest hummingbird species that nest in the United States.

Species Spotlight - Black-chinned Hummingbird

Black-chinned Hummingbirds are common and widespread species of summer hummingbird. It is the western counterpart of the Ruby-throated Hummingbirds.

Species Spotlight - Anna's Hummingbird

Anna’s Hummingbirds are a welcome sight in backyards and they are also easy to attract. Since they don’t migrate much, you could find them visiting your feeders all year long.

Species Spotlight - Ruby-Throated Hummingbird

The Ruby-Throated Hummingbird is the most widely distributed and commonly known hummingbird species in North America.

Species Spotlight - Allen's Hummingbirds

During breeding season, male and female Allen's Hummingbird uses different habitats.

White-whiskered Hermit

The White-whiskered Hermit is a relatively large hummingbird found in Colombia and Ecuador.