In the 1930’s Anna’s Hummingbird was found only on the Pacific Coast from Baja California to the San Francisco Bay. It has since expanded its range and can be found from southern Arizona all the way … [Read more...]
The Black-chinned Hummingbird is found from Mexico to southern British Columbia, and can be seen throughout the American West. This is not a very particular bird in feeding or nesting habits. They are … [Read more...]
Broad-tailed Hummingbird
Filed Under: Hummingbirds • SW
If you live in the higher elevations in the American West or eastern Mexico, this is the hummingbird you are most likely to see at your feeder. The Broad-tailed Hummingbird breeds during the short … [Read more...]
Calliope Hummingbird
Filed Under: Hummingbirds • NW
The Calliope Hummingbird is the smallest breeding bird in North America. They may be small, but they are mighty! They eat insects and the nectar of flowers, and will sit on the tips of branches and … [Read more...]
The Ruby-throated Hummingbird is the only species of hummingbird to breed in eastern North America and is found from central Canada to the Gulf Coast. They have the largest breeding area of any … [Read more...]
Rufous Hummingbird
Filed Under: Hummingbirds • NW
This is North America’s “extremist” hummingbird. Not only does he reach the northernmost latitude of any of the hummingbirds; he also has the longest-known migration of any avian (measured in body … [Read more...]
