Hummingbird Habitat Maps
We here at the World of Hummingbirds .com worked with Google Earth and Google Maps to create a mapping system of all of the different types or species of hummingbirds around the world. However, we need your help. With our changing climate and environments, we need to see where hummingbirds really are.
The best way to view these maps is by using Google Earth. This is a free download and a terrific tool for just about any mapping application you can think of. If you have a computer that does not run Google Earth very well, you can also utilize Google Maps. However, Google Maps will only be able to view the North America types or species of hummingbirds due to limitation on file size.
Click on an icon below to view the map you would like to see. (Note: You must have Google Earth installed to view these maps)
Hummingbird Habitat Map - World Wide |
Hummingbird Habitat Map - North America Hummingbirds Only |
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North America Only. Click on the View Larger Map link below to turn on and off layers and see individual types or species of hummingbirds.
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How to Read the Habitat Maps
The shaded areas of the map indicate the potential habitats of the different types of hummingbirds based upon past reports and studies. These areas are rough estimates. Since hummingbirds don't seem to like to read reports, we realize that there may be different types or species of hummingbirds in your backyard. Please let us know the types of hummingbirds in your area.
The red markers with a circle indicate the reported summer habitat. The green markers with a square indicate hummingbirds that have been reported to be seen passing though on their way to their summer or winter homes. The blue markers with a diamond indicate the reported winter habitat. The white markers with no icon indicate a reported stray hummingbird, while the yellow markers with a star will indicate where hummingbirds have been reported to live all year long.
 = Potential Summer Habitat |
 = Potential Winter Habitat |
 = Potential Year-Round Habitat |
 = Reported Summer Habitat |
 = Reported Winter Habitat |
 = Reported Year Round Habitat |
 = Reported Passing Through |
 = Reported Stray |
Contribute to the Migration Maps
You too can contribute to these Migration Maps by clicking here or using the link on the left menu.
Habitat Map Notification
Members that subscribe to this mailing list will receive notice that an update has occurred in the World of Hummingbirds .com Habitat Maps. This notification will be sent no more than once a day or less and will be used only for this purpose.
How These Maps Came About
Many years ago when we first started feeding our local hummingbirds, we wondered what these timid yet charming hummingbirds with black head were called. After hours of phone calls and research we were informed that they may be Black-Chinned Hummingbirds, however, these hummingbirds were not suppose to live in that area. Apparently the little Black-Chinned Hummingbirds did not read that particular report and where living very happily in our yard. After much more research on other types of hummingbirds, we came realized that no one really wanted to say "well, I think they live in this area, but are really not sure". With the changing climate and lack of reliable information worldwide, we decided to create a place where people can report what types of hummingbirds are really where.
We now need your help. Please click on the Report Your Hummingbird Types link on the left side of the page to report the types of hummingbirds in your area. All you do is fill out a simple form and click on the submit button. The information you submit will then be added to this world wide project. Thank you ahead of time for your help.
