List of hummingbird genera

This is a list of hummingbird genera arranged alphabetically by subfamily. The "List of hummingbirds" page has a complete species list that is sortable by common and binomial name.

Taxonomic lists of genera and species are available at the subfamily pages Phaethornithinae and Trochilinae.

Hermit hummingbirds. Relatively dull. Iridescence slight and typically limited to the upperparts. Most have a dark face and elongated central rectrices with white, buff or ochraceous tips. Long bills slightly decurved in most species, but much variation across group.

Typical hummingbirds. An incredible range of colors, shapes and sizes. Bills vary wildly. Sexes usually quite different in color; females often have metallic green upperparts and spangles on their white underside.

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