Hummingbird Species

There are between 325 to 340 hummingbird species (Trochilidoe Family), making our precious jewels the 2nd largest family of birds after Flycatchers.

(Isn’t that the best news? Lots and lots of hummingbirds!)

Hummingbirds reside only in the New World including North America, Central America, South America, Mexico and the Caribbean.

In North America, there are only approximately 23 species of hummingbirds.

Some observers have confused the Hummingbird Moth with a hummingbird. To learn why, read about the Hummingbird Moth.

Most hummingbirds prefer the lush vegetation of tropical environments such as Equador, Columbia, Brazil, and Costa Rica.

Affectionately called precious gems, these beautiful birds are loved and respected by both serious birders and the general population alike.

Sadly, more than 28 species or roughly 10 percent of these incredible birds are now threatened by extinction.

One of the most famous endangered hummingbird is the Bee Hummingbird of Cuba.

Here is a list of endangered species.

Here are a few photos of endangered hummingbirds to view.

NORTH AMERICAN HUMMINGBIRD SPECIES

Allen’s, Anna's, Antillean Crested, Bahama Woodstar, Berylline, Black-chinned, Blue-throated, Broad-billed, Broad-tailed, Buff-bellied, Calliope, Cinnamon, Costa’s, Cuban Emerald, Green-breasted Mango, Green Violet-ear, Lucifer, Magnificent, Plain-capped Starthroat, Ruby-throated, Rufous, Violet-ear, White-eared, Xantus’

Click the highlighted species above to learn more about that particular species.

Anna's Hummingbird

Did you know there are numerous species that have been sighted in each state of the U.S. and each providence of Canada, both common and rare sightings?

One particularly rare sighting is the Albino Hummingbird! Learn more about the Albino Hummingbird.

Here we created a table of regions in the United States.

To find the species that have been sighted in your state: locate your state and click on that region.