A-Z Animals
A Z Animals: Animal Facts: Hummingbird (Trochilidae)
This entry identifies the defining characteristics of the Trochilidae, more commonly known as the hummingbird.
Annenberg Foundation
Annenberg Learner: Journey North: Report Your Sightings
Observe various migratory species (hummingbirds, butterflies, etc.) and report their sightings online. Share and review the sightings with other students/classrooms to track hemispheric migratory patterns.
Cornell Lab of Ornithology
Cornell Lab of Ornithology: Allen's Hummingbird
Cool facts, photos, and sounds of Allen's Hummingbird are found on this informative site.
Other
Bird Central: The Bird Groups
Bird are divided into 11 different distinct groups on this site by Rosso Unlimited. A brief description of each group is provided as well as specific species within groups. The standout feature here is the comprehensive supply of bird...
Other
Arizona Sonora Desert Museum: Animal Fact Sheet: Anna's Hummingbird
This fact sheet on Anna's hummingbird provides details on physical characteristics, adaptations, range, habitat, conservation, diet, and other interesting facts. Click the link to hear how Anna's hummingbird sounds.
Canadian Museum of Nature
Canadian Museum of Nature: Ruby Throated Hummingbird
The Canadian Museum of Nature provides a concise introduction to the Ruby-throated Hummingbird. Find out all the basic facts about this tiny bird, including a physical description and information on its feeding habits. Pictures of the...
National Audubon Society
Audubon Adventures: Hummingbird Who's Who
About 328 species of hummingbirds flit and flutter in the Western Hemisphere. Just 14 species regularly nest and raise young in the United States. The six species included on this site all include the United States in their breeding...
Encyclopedia of Life
Encyclopedia of Life: Hummingbirds
The Encyclopedia of Life presents this in-depth overview of Hummingbirds (Trochilidae), including their habitats, size, conservation status, and much more. Images of this family and maps of its global distribution can also be found here.
E Reading Worksheets
E Reading Worksheets: Hummingbirds: Nonfiction Reading Test
In this nonfiction reading assessment, students read a passage about hummingbirds and then answer a 10-question, multiple choice reading comprehension test.
Other
Illinois Raptor Center: All Creatures Great and Small
This brief site provides two very interesting pictures which depict the size of hummingbirds when they are born.