Black-chinned Hummingbirds are exceptionally widespread and can be found in the western half of Texas. During courtship and territorial defense the males can be seen diving up to 100 feet. Look for these guys on the Alamo, Bandera, Concho and Davis Mountain loops.

Buff-bellied Hummingbirds are a common native to the lower Rio Grande Valley and are the only hummingbird to nest regularly in southernmost Texas. Their nests are usually located only a few feet above the ground in large shrubs or small trees. They can be seen at sites along both the Laguna Madre and Santa Ana loops.

Ruby-throated Hummingbirds are migratory and spend their summers in the eastern half of Texas. Despite their small size they can travel for thousands of miles. Tens of thousands can be seen passing through the Aransas Loop during migration, and they can also be found along the Chisolm, Texas Discovery and Texas State Railroad loops.