15 AMAZING FACTS ABOUT HUMMINGBIRDS
HUMMINGBIRDS
The Smallest Birds in the World!
Trochilidae Family. 350 Species of Hummers
Smallest Migratory Bird. Native to the Americas
Smallest Migratory Bird. Native to the Americas
They are the Smallest living Avian Dinosaurs. From Asia. Evolving in South America 22 million years ago.
Smallest Migratory Bird. Native to the Americas
Smallest Migratory Bird. Native to the Americas
Smallest Migratory Bird. Native to the Americas
Most Hummingbirds are in Mexico & South America. Some Migrate to North America in the Spring.
Why are they called Hummingbirds?
Smallest Migratory Bird. Native to the Americas
Most are 3"-5" long & weigh only a few grams
Because of the Humming sound their wings make when flying. More than 3000 Wingbeats per minute!
Most are 3"-5" long & weigh only a few grams
Most are 3"-5" long & weigh only a few grams
Most are 3"-5" long & weigh only a few grams
Their Wings are like Blades. Hummers have long, narrow bills & big eyes. Iridescent Plumage.
No other Birds can Fly like Hummingbirds
Most are 3"-5" long & weigh only a few grams
Hummers can Fly faster than a Fighter Jet!
They are the only Bird that can Fly Forward, Backward & Upside Down.
And Hover in one place!
Hummers can Fly faster than a Fighter Jet!
Most are 3"-5" long & weigh only a few grams
Hummers can Fly faster than a Fighter Jet!
Relatively, compared to Size & Speed (385 body lengths per second). The fastest animal on Earth.
Hummingbirds love Flower Nectar
The long Beak is perfect for reaching Nectar
The long Beak is perfect for reaching Nectar
They can consume 1/2 to 8 times their body weight in 1 day! They also eat Insects & Tree Sap.
The long Beak is perfect for reaching Nectar
The long Beak is perfect for reaching Nectar
The long Beak is perfect for reaching Nectar
in long Tubular Flowers. The Hummers long, thin tongue licks up the Nectar.
Hummers will Fight for a Flower Patch
The long Beak is perfect for reaching Nectar
Iridescent Throat Feathers (the Gorget)
Hummingbird Facts. They very are territorial & will Chase each other for Nectar.
Iridescent Throat Feathers (the Gorget)
Iridescent Throat Feathers (the Gorget)
Iridescent Throat Feathers (the Gorget)
A Male Hummingbird has an Iridescent Gorget. A term for the Knight's Medieval Armor. A Steel Neck Plate for Protection.
Males use their Beaks to Sword Fight
Iridescent Throat Feathers (the Gorget)
They Fly Thousands of Miles every year
Hummingbirds are Feisty & Territorial. They use their beaks as a Weapon against their Rivals.
They Fly Thousands of Miles every year
Iridescent Throat Feathers (the Gorget)
They Fly Thousands of Miles every year
Hummers fly to the United States in the Spring. Returning to Mexico or Central America in the Fall.
The Tiniest Eggs!
Chicks Fly in 30 Days!
The Tiniest Nests!
The Hummingbirds Eggs are the size of a pea! They weigh less than a paperclip!
The Tiniest Nests!
Chicks Fly in 30 Days!
The Tiniest Nests!
A Hummingbird's Nest is about the size of a Quarter. It is made from Twigs, Plants & Spider's Silk.
Chicks Fly in 30 Days!
Chicks Fly in 30 Days!
Chicks Fly in 30 Days!
The Mama Hummer feeds them Insects & Nectar. In 2 weeks they start flapping their wings.