Hummingbird Species
Hummingbirds are found only in the Western Hemisphere, with almost half the species living in the "equatorial belt" between 10 degrees north and south of the equator.
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The hummingbird family is very large, with over 330 species and 115 genera, mostly south of the U.S. Hummingbirds are found only in the Western Hemisphere, with almost half the species living in the "equatorial belt" between 10 degrees north and south of the equator.
Hummingbirds comprise the family Trochilidae, among the smallest of birds, with most species measuring in the 3"-5" range.
Many hummingbirds spend the winter in Central America or Mexico, and migrate north to their breeding grounds in the southern U.S. as early as February, and to areas further north later in the spring. The first arrivals in spring are usually males.
Fewer than two dozen species venture into the U.S. and Canada, and only a few species remain year-round.
List of the Most Common Hummingbird Species Found in the U.S.A.
Common Name and Scientific Name |
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Allen’s |
 Source: Marilyn Meadows Photography Facebook | Fine Art America |
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Anna’s |
 Source: Marilyn Meadows Photography Facebook | Fine Art America |
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Berylline |
 Source: Alan Schmierer |
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Black-chinned |
 Source: Alan Schmierer |
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Blue-throated |
 Source: Alan Schmierer |
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Broad-billed |
 Source: Staff Photo |
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Broad-tailed |
 Source: Alan Schmierer |
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Buff-bellied |
 Source: U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service |
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Calliope |
 Source: Alan Schmierer |
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Costa’s |
 Source: Alan Schmierer |
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Green-breasted Mango |
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Lucifer |
 Source: Alan Schmierer |
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Mexican Violetear |
 Source: Rolf Riethof |
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Rivoli's |
 Source: Alan Schmierer |
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 Source: Sina Norris |
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Rufous |
 Source: Ken Mock |
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Violet-crowned |
 Source: Alan Schmierer |
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White-eared |
 Source: Alan Schmierer |
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The Hummingbird "Look Alike"Hummingbird Moth or Although not a member of the hummingbird family, it hovers and hums like a hummingbird |
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