Hummingbirds
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Hummingbirds
trochilidae
Hummingbirds are tiny, colorful birds that can flap their wings incredibly fast! They love to sip nectar from flowers while hovering in mid-air.
Habitat: Hummingbirds are commonly found in gardens, forests, and near flowering plants.
Appearance
The Hummingbirds are tiny, iridescent birds, often displaying dazzling metallic greens, blues, and reds. They have long, needle-like beaks and rapidly beating wings that blur in flight, making them visually distinct from other birds.
KingdomAnimaliaPhylumChordataClassAvesOrderApodiformesFamilyTrochilidaeGenusCalothorax
Category
BirdsRarity
Common
Danger
0/5 · No known danger
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Interesting facts
Hummingbirds beat their wings up to 80 times per second!
Hummingbirds cannot walk or hop; their tiny feet are only used for perching.
Their eggs are the smallest of any bird, about the size of a coffee bean!
They can enter a deep sleep called torpor to save energy at night.
Special abilities
Ability
Aerial Acrobatics
Hummingbirds can fly forwards, backwards, and even hover in place because their unique wing joints allow a figure-eight motion.
Ability
Super Metabolism
Hummingbirds have an incredibly fast metabolism that helps them burn energy quickly to power their rapid wing beats.
Ability
Long-Tongued Feeders
Hummingbirds can reach deep into flowers because of their long, grooved tongues that help them lap up nectar efficiently.
Measurements & details
- Length
- 5-23 cm
- Wingspan
- 8-20 cm
- Weight
- 0.002-0.02 kg
- Lifespan
- 3-12 years
- Top Speed
- 50 km/h
- Clutch Size
- 1-3
- Incubation
- 14-23 days
Diet & Feeding
These tiny birds drink sweet nectar from flowers and sometimes eat small insects for protein!
Primary Foods
- Flower nectar
- Small insects
- Spiders
- Tree sap
Foraging Method
- Foraging
Ecological connections
pollinates
Scarlet Sage
Salvia splendens
A popular flower that hummingbirds feed from and pollinate.
pollinates
Hardy Fuchsia
Fuchsia magellanica
Hummingbirds are key pollinators for its tubular red and purple flowers.
eats
European Mantis
Mantis religiosa
Large praying mantises can occasionally ambush and prey on small hummingbirds.
eaten by
Garden Spider
Argiope aurantia
Hummingbirds can sometimes get trapped and die in strong spider webs.
Traits
Arboreal
Arboreal animals live primarily in trees, utilizing them for shelter, food, and protection from predators.
Colorful
Colorful describes organisms or objects displaying a wide range of bright and distinct colors.
Carnivorous
This trait identifies organisms whose diet consists entirely or primarily of animal tissue.
Diurnal
Diurnal animals are primarily active during daylight hours, typically resting or sleeping at night.
Pollinator
Describes organisms that transfer pollen, enabling the fertilization and reproduction of plants.
Also known as
hummers
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Safety
Danger
0/5 · No known danger
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Frequently Asked Questions
How long is Hummingbirds?
5-23 cm
What is Hummingbirds's wingspan?
8-20 cm
How much does Hummingbirds weigh?
0.002-0.02 kg
How long does Hummingbirds live?
3-12 years
How fast can Hummingbirds move?
50 km/h
What does Hummingbirds eat?
These tiny birds drink sweet nectar from flowers and sometimes eat small insects for protein!
Where is Hummingbirds usually found?
Hummingbirds are commonly found in gardens, forests, and near flowering plants.
How does Hummingbirds hunt?
Foraging
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