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.

I took this photo in a Utah park. There were several feeders and more than 20 hummingbirds zipping around. These birds tend to be elusive, flying away before you can get a good look at them. Having so many in one spot allowed for this interesting shot with another bird out of focus in the background. These birds are like magic, and each time I look at the photographs I've taken of them, I remember hearing the unique sound of their wings and bodies cutting through the air. (Helene Bushnell Lowell, Massachusetts)