Arizona – Sonora Desert Museum: Arizona’s Hummingbirds – Jewels of the Southwest

A hummingbird’s life history is an incredible miracle of evolution. They have the highest metabolic rate and the greatest metabolic range of any vertebrate. Everything from their iridescent plumage to their aerial acrobatics is a wonder to behold. Arizona has more species of hummingbird than any other state in North America. The smallest, the Calliope Hummingbird, as well as the largest, the Blue-throated Mountain-Gem, live here. We will look at their biology and behavior as well as garner tips on their identification.