21 Stunning Hummingbird Photos You Need to See

There are over 350 known hummingbird species, with new species being described every year – all of which live in the Americas. There also used to be another two species of hummingbird that have gone extinct since they were first discovered in the 19th century. Hummingbirds are their own family, known as Trochilidae. Write below your comments at the end of pictures.

It's a magical moment when a hummingbird zips through your backyard or stops at your sugar-water feeder for a snack. From a ruby-throated hummingbird enjoying a refreshing rain shower to a male Anna's hummingbird territorially puffing himself up, we've gathered together some of our favorite, jaw-dropping hummingbird photos from Birds & Blooms readers. Southern California is drought-stricken, and water-wise plants, like this aloe plant (below), are encouraged. Luckily, hummingbirds are frequent visitors to the aloe blooms alongside my driveway. The perfect combination of wildlife and drought-tolerant plants makes an amazing photo op. (Koji Kanemoto Long Beach, California)