Hummingbirds

Hummingbirds are New World birds from the family Trochilidae.They are among the smallest of birds,most species measuring in the 7.5-13 cm.There are over 330 species of these birds found only in The Western Hemisphere.They are so well-known because they making a humming sound created by their beating wings.This humming sound can be heard by humans.They are the only species of birds that can fly backwards or upside-down.They hover at flowers to sip nectar and are identified often by their twittery calls.Male feathers (gorget) look black in poor light

Species of Hummingbirds native to North America

 * Green Violet-ear (from Mexico to northern South America,has been seen in Texas and the East Coast)
 * Green-breasted Mango (found from eastern Mexico to northern South America.casual to Texas)
 * Buff-bellied Hummingbird
 * Berylline Hummingbird (From Mexico,usually visits Arizona)
 * Bahama Woodstar (From the Bahamas,4 of 5 records in southeast Florida)Th-1458099610.jpg
 * Violet-crowned Hummingbird
 * Lucifer Hummingbird
 * Broad-billed Hummingbird
 * White-eared Hummingbird
 * Blue-throated Hummingbird
 * Xantus's Hummingbird
 * Magnificent Hummingbird
 * Plain-capped Starthroat
 * Ruby-throated Hummingbird
 * Black-chinned Hummingbird
 * Costa's Hummingbird
 * Anna's Hummingbird
 * Broad-tailed Hummingbird
 * Calliope Hummingbird
 * Rufous Hummingbird
 * Allen's Hummingbird