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April 26, 2021 · Kathryn Stonich
The Americas are home to 365 species of hummingbirds. Fifteen types of hummingbirds can be found living in the United States, along with nine vagrant species that occasionally wander inside our borders.
Even though hummingbirds might weigh less than your pocket change, don't let their tiny size fool you! These small birds can be feisty and were even considered to be the reincarnations of warriors by the Aztecs. Take Rufous Hummingbirds, for example: They are known to stand their ground against much larger birds and will even chase chipmunks away from their nests.
The International Union for Conservation of Nature lists 28 hummingbird species, or roughly 8 percent, as Endangered or Critically Endangered. To help these and other bird species, American Bird Conservancy employs a multipronged conservation approach that includes protecting birds from agricultural pesticides, promoting responsible cat ownership,working to decrease glass collisions, and improving habitat management.
Our List
For the purposes of this list, we've used Partners in Flight (PIF) population and conservation dataexclusive to the United States and Canada, which do not reflect global numbers for many of these species, along with data from the Cornell Lab of Ornithology. Our taxonomic list includes all regularly occurring types of hummingbirds in the continental United States and Canada.
Rivoli's HummingbirdU.S. Population Estimate:<5,000 |
Blue-throated Mountain-gemU.S. Population Estimate:<2,000 |
Lucifer HummingbirdU.S. Population Estimate:<5,000 |
Ruby-throated HummingbirdU.S./Canada Population Estimate:34 million |
Black-chinned HummingbirdU.S./Canada Population Estimate:7.7 million |
Anna's HummingbirdU.S./Canada Population Estimate:8.2 million |
Costa's HummingbirdU.S. Population Estimate:1.6 million |
Broad-tailed HummingbirdU.S. Population Estimate:7.6 million |
Rufous HummingbirdU.S./Canada Population Estimate:19 million |
Allen's HummingbirdU.S. Population Estimate:1.7 million |
Calliope HummingbirdU.S./Canada Population Estimate:4.5 million |
Broad-billed HummingbirdU.S. Population Estimate:200,000 |
Buff-bellied HummingbirdU.S. Population Estimate:100,000 |
Violet-crowned HummingbirdU.S. Population Estimate:<200 |
White-eared HummingbirdU.S. Population Estimate:<200 |
Vagrants
A number of hummingbird species can be spotted in the United States and Canada on occasion, outside of their normal range in Mexico, Central America, and the Caribbean. These vagrants can be exciting to see; however, their presence could possibly be linked to climate change.
The following list is a taxonomic catalog of vagrant types of hummingbirds that have been spotted in the United States.
How can I help?
We all can do our part to protect North America's hummingbirds.
American Bird Conservancy and ourJoint Venture partnershave improved conservation management on 6.4 million acres of U.S. bird habitat — an area larger than the state of Maryland — over the last ten years. This is a monumental undertaking, requiring the support of many, and you canhelp by making a gift today.
Policies enacted by Congress and federal agencies, such as the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, have a huge impact on America's birds. You can help shape these rules for the better by telling lawmakers to prioritize birds, bird habitat, and bird-friendly measures. To get started, visitABC's Action Center.
Finally, don't overlook the impact you can have at home. Living a bird-friendly life can have an immediate impact on the birds around you. Doing so can be as easy as adding native plants to your garden, avoiding pesticides, and keeping cats indoors. To learn more, visit ourBird-Friendly Life page.
![]() | Kathryn Stonich teaches English for the Community College of Baltimore County and Bryant & Stratton College online. She is an avid backyard birder and advocate for pigeon and dove rescue. |
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