Hummingbirds are a family of small, colorful birds found primarily in North and South America. They are known for their remarkable flying abilities, including the ability to hover in mid-air and fly backwards.

Hummingbirds have a distinctive and colorful plumage, with a range of bright and iridescent colors including blues, greens, reds, and purples. They have a long, thin bill, which they use to feed on nectar from flowers.

Hummingbirds are also known for their rapid wing beats, with some species capable of beating their wings up to 80 times per second. They are important pollinators in their habitats, and play an important role in maintaining the health of many ecosystems.

Although hummingbirds are not considered to be threatened, climate change and habitat loss are affecting some species and their populations. The conservation status of each species varies, with some listed as "Least Concern" and others as "Near Threatened" or "Vulnerable" by the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN).