HUMMINGBIRDS are living jewels. Their shimmering feathers glow like burnished metal when the sun hits their wings. They have the ability to fly forward, backward, sideways and can remain stationary while their beating wings keep them aloft. They must feed constantly to maintain this flight. These tiny treasures are found only in the America’s. Many legends and stories have been told of these little birds. The most colorful species are found in Central America where they are sometimes known as the “Quetzal”.