Birdfeeders

Hummingbird  feeders are so popular in the United States for several reasons. All species of hummers are fearless and pugnacious so easily approach hummingbird feeders hung close to a window. The nectar they love is easy to make and doesn’t leave a mess as bird seed can. Best of all, there are hummingbirds all over the United States. Ruby-throated hummers are quite common east of the Great Plains. The Broad-Tailed hummingbird commonly breeds in the Rockies. The Calliope is the smallest U.S. hummingbird and is common in the western mountains. The Anna’s hummingbird is the most common resident west of the Sierras. The Black-Chinned hummer is common in the western mountains and is the only North American hummer with a truly black throat. The Costa’s hummingbird is common in the Southwest deserts and the Allen’s is common only in coastal California. The Rufous is an abundant migrant throughout the western U.S. Wherever you live in the U.S., putting up a hummingbird feeder is quite likely to attract these entertaining birds.