About Hummingbirds Center Research Institute

Hummingbirds Center is a US-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit research institute dedicated to the study, care, and conservation of hummingbirds.

Our work began in 1999, driven by a passion for these extraordinary birds and a commitment to advancing scientific knowledge about their biology, physiology, and nutritional needs.

For over 26 years, research, conservation, and fieldwork have been at the heart of our mission.

Our Scientific Mission

Comprehensive protocols addressing hummingbirds' physiology, nutritional requirements, and specialized care were lacking.

Our research has focused on helping bridge these gaps, with particular attention to hummingbird physiology, common diseases, nutrition, care, and early-life development.

Through decades of dedicated work, we have developed specialized protocols designed to support the health and long-term management of hummingbirds in controlled environments.

Research Supporting Conservation

One of our key achievements has been the establishment of protocols for maintaining stable hummingbird populations ex situ, under human care.

These protocols provide scientific foundations that can support governmental and zoological institutions in implementing appropriate in situ conservation strategies, including breeding programs and reintroduction into the wild when necessary.

We believe that research conducted under human care can play an important role in advancing our understanding of hummingbirds and supporting their conservation in natural habitats.

International Collaboration

Hummingbirds Center works in partnership with Istituzione scientifica Centro Colibrì, an institution formally recognized by the governments of Italy, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, and the Dominican Republic.

This international relationship reflects our shared commitment to advancing hummingbird research, scientific knowledge, and conservation.