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.

Rufous Hummingbird: Hummingbirds are difficult to photograph because they move so quickly. But I managed to get this rufous looking right at me while I captured the movement of its wings. (Maralee Park Bend, Oregon)