8 Best Places In The World To Spot Hummingbirds

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1. Ramsey Canyon Preserve, Arizona

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2. Bandelier National Monument, New Mexico

[{"selector":"#anim-142f9054-8d18-4b51-875e-cbbb27cff5a2 [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(-46.484374528681194%, 0, 0) translate(-25%, 0%) scale(1.5)","translate3d(0%, 0, 0) translate(0%, 0%) scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"fill":"forwards"}] This biodiverse location is a haven for broad-tailed and black-chinned hummingbirds, with seasonal appearances of Calliope and Rufous varieties. Credits: Wikimedia Commons

3. Cabrillo National Monument, California

[{"selector":"#anim-d2e2c759-0e88-4018-9c6b-82ecf91bbafc [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(-28.90624987200394%, 0, 0) translate(-25%, 0%) scale(1.5)","translate3d(0%, 0, 0) translate(0%, 0%) scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"fill":"forwards"}] Known for its year-round hummingbird residents, this spot also attracts migratory species during certain months, offering a spectacular birdwatching experience. Credits: Flickr

4. Rio Grande Valley, Texas

[{"selector":"#anim-af0d322e-6369-4b3c-9df8-6f68351dc0d7 [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(-31.257324105020174%, 0, 0) translate(-25%, 0%) scale(1.5)","translate3d(0%, 0, 0) translate(0%, 0%) scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"fill":"forwards"}] A crucial migration stop, this area is famous for sightings of ruby-throated and buff-bellied hummingbirds, with the occasional tropical species venturing in. Credits: Wikimedia Commons

5. Chichen Itza, Mexico

[{"selector":"#anim-c9aaf0c0-1147-4ce8-b008-a8323208d7a0 [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(-31.240844612732676%, 0, 0) translate(-25%, 0%) scale(1.5)","translate3d(0%, 0, 0) translate(0%, 0%) scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"fill":"forwards"}] A lush landscape of jungles and ancient ruins serves as a thriving habitat for several hummingbird species, attracting birdwatchers and eco-tourists alike. Credits: Wikimedia Commons

6. La Paz Waterfall Gardens, Costa Rica

[{"selector":"#anim-7bfa7d9b-6c66-4316-867c-12e2d8f5eee4 [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(-24.999999544902902%, 0, 0) translate(-25%, 0%) scale(1.5)","translate3d(0%, 0, 0) translate(0%, 0%) scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"fill":"forwards"}] With an impressive variety of hummingbird species, this location is a top spot for bird enthusiasts, boasting some of the highest diversity in the world. Credits: Wikimedia Commons

7. Rocklands Bird Sanctuary, Jamaica

[{"selector":"#anim-ee1a5037-b4e0-4a85-886d-747c76a3d6c6 [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(31.103515510336866%, 0, 0) translate(25%, 0%) scale(1.5)","translate3d(0%, 0, 0) translate(0%, 0%) scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"fill":"forwards"}] Visitors to this sanctuary can experience the thrill of hand-feeding hummingbirds, including rare species that make this location a birdwatcher's dream. Credits: Wikimedia Commons

8. Choctomal, Peru

[{"selector":"#anim-5e912f93-aff3-42b8-8e5a-215f931da266 [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(-57.81249974400788%, 0, 0) translate(-25%, 0%) scale(1.5)","translate3d(0%, 0, 0) translate(0%, 0%) scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"fill":"forwards"}] This cloud forest destination is one of the few places where the critically endangered marvelous spatuletail can still be spotted in the wild. Credits: Wikimedia Commons

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