Hummingbirds are birds native to Central and South America and are well-known for their iridescent colours and rapid, maneuverable flight. In addition to their distinctive appearance and agaility, hummingbirds are remarkably resilient and have highly-developed communication skills.

Hummingbirds have long beaks, enabling them to draw nectar from flowers. They do this suspended in mid-air, as their wings flap at 12-80 beats per second. In the US, hummingbirds migrate south to Mexico in winter and north to places like Texas and Louisiana in the summer.

Sadly, it is reported that some 28 species of hummingbird are endangered or critically endangered. Among these is the Rufous Hummingbird. If you would like to help save the Rufous Hummingbird species, you may consider donating to a charity like WWF.