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.

Male Anna's Hummingbird: This lovely male Anna's hummingbird was perched in a pomegranate tree in my neighbor's backyard. He was fiercely guarding the feeder that hung nearby. When any other birds approached, he chased them away, then flew back to his perch. Hummingbirds are so small, yet so aggressive when protecting their territory. I admired this little guy's persistence in guarding his spot. The look in his eye shows a lot of strength for such a small bird. He has the eye of the tiger. (Robin Hardin Los Alamos, California)