Hummingbirds

Hummingbirds, named for the buzzing sound their wings make, only occur in the Americas. Three can be found in Florida, although only the ruby-throated hummingbird breeds here.

UF/IFAS Publications

• Hummingbirds of Florida
• It's a Hummingbird (PDF)

Also on Gardening in a Minute

• Birdwatching Basics
• Hummingbird Gardens

Other Sites

• Hummingbirds--National Audubon Society
• Hummingbirds in Alabama--Alabama Cooperative Extension Service (PDF)
• Ruby-Throated Hummingbird--National Geographic
• Ruby-Throated Hummingbird--U.S. Forest Service
• Spring 2009 Migration of Ruby-Throated Hummingbirds--Hummingbirds.net