Unlock the World of Hummingbirds

Hummingbirds are mesmerizing. They hover, dazzle, and shine. They fight, pollinate, and migrate. How and why do they do it? Find out with renowned bird expert and ornithologist Kevin McGowan as your guide. This online course delivers a worldwide look at the diversity and lifestyles of these tiny birds that defy expectation and showcase incredible adaptations.

Explore the mind-bending diversity of the earth's 360+ species 
Learn how hummingbirds harness color and iridescence
Discover how hummingbirds achieve their athletic feats
Find out how to make your space hummingbird friendly
The Wonderful World of Hummingbirds

Why I Made This Course 

"Hummingbirds never fail to fascinate. Among the most colorful and adorned birds on the planet, their names say it all. Who doesn’t want to spend time getting to know the mountain-gems, brilliants, racket-tails, pufflegs, and sapphirewings of the world? And so much of what they do doesn’t seem possible—yet they hover in midair, some migrate across continents, and when they flash their radiant colors, it feels like magic! I made this course to share the beauty and science of these tiny wonders with you. Join me!"

—Kevin McGowan, Ph.D., Course Instructor

What's Inside

The world of hummingbirds is bigger than most of us can imagine. This online, self-paced course features instructional videos, photo galleries, and interactive learning tools that reveal new dimensions of hummingbird life. Experience hummingbirds’ flashy transformations and discover the feather structures behind the magic, get up to speed on how they fly, and see how their bizarre tongues work. You’ll learn how to attract and protect them, plus receive special photography tips. This course is designed for anyone interested in hummingbirds and delivers a fun, science-infused look at these “flying jewels.”