Habitat Loss and Degradation: One of the primary conservation challenges facing hummingbirds is habitat loss and degradation due to deforestation
Climate Change: Climate change poses a significant threat to hummingbirds by altering temperature and precipitation patterns
Pollution: Pollution from pesticides, herbicides, and chemical contaminants can have detrimental effects on hummingbirds and their habitats.
Habitat Fragmentation: Habitat fragmentation isolates hummingbird populations and reduces genetic connectivity between breeding and foraging areas
Invasive Species: Invasive plants and animals can outcompete native species for resources and disrupt ecological interactions between hummingbirds and their food plants
Overexploitation: Illegal capture and trade of hummingbirds for the pet trade or as curiosities pose a threat to wild populations, particularly in regions
Collision Risks: Hummingbirds are at risk of colliding with man-made structures such as buildings, communication towers, and wind turbines, especially during migration