Broad-billed Hummingbird

Can you imagine a world without hummingbirds?

Here at HMN, we can't! But we can't forget that possibility.

Over 25 hummingbird species are now threatened or endangered.

Our goal is to help improve the chances for the long-term survival of hummingbirds in the New World. To do this, our research program is science-based because it is a proven method of discovery. Much is still unknown about hummingbirds and what they need to survive. We are project-driven because it keeps us focused on results and provides a way to prioritize effort. Please read the list of projects and consider supporting us. You can choose to support any individual project, our entire effort, or a region if you wish. Your choices help us prioritize the work. We are committed to maximizing the amount of money spent directly on projects and minimizing the amount spent on administrative costs.

We are a grass-roots organization that already has a history of working across borders and would not exist without the support and commitment of volunteers and our partners.

Hummingbirds bring joy to all who watch them. There are over 330 hummingbird species and all live in the New World. For many cultures, they symbolize joy, love, and hope. There's something very right about a world that created hummingbirds.

Susan Wethington, George West, and Barbara Carlson
HMN Founding Scientists