HUMMINGBIRDS
Hummingbirds are amongst the smallest birds, most species
measuring 7.5-13cm (3-5 in) in length and weighing less than 2.0g (0.07oz).
They are very colorful birds with gleaming feathers. Some hummingbirds are able
to flap their wings about 80 times per second. They flap their wings so fast
that they make a humming
noise, which is where their name comes from. Hummingbirds are able to fly
right, left, up, down, backwards, and even upside down. They are able to flap
their wings in a figure- 8 pattern, which allows them to hover. For nutrition,
hummingbirds eat a variety of insects,
including mosquitoes, fruit flies, and gnats in flight or on leaves and spiders in their webs.
To supply energy needs, hummingbirds primarily eat flower
nectar, tree sap, and pollen. They have a special bill that is used to
obtain nectar from the center of long, tubular flowers. Hummingbirds have feet,
but unlike other birds they are used for perching only, and are not used for
hopping or walking.
Arizona has the most species of hummingbirds in the U.S. A
common misconception about hummingbirds living in Arizona is that when the
temperatures rise, these beautiful creatures ditch the desert for better
climate. Actually, Arizona is the home to many species of hummingbirds all year
long, but mainly Costa Hummingbirds and Anna Hummingbirds. Migration season for hummingbirds is during
late July and early August. During this time tens of thousands of hummingbirds
travel from Canada in search for warmer climates and come to visit us in
Arizona. It has been estimated that 500 to 2,000 hummingbirds visit Sedona,
Arizona a day during migrating season.
Fun Facts:
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Some hummingbirds are able to flap their wings
about 80 times per second.
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They flap their wings so fast that they make a humming noise, which is
where their name comes from.
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There are more than 300 species of
hummingbirds.
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Hummingbirds are very territorial and have been
observed chasing each other and even larger birds such as hawks away from their territories.
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The young
start to fly in 18 to 30 days.
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Hummingbirds are
daring little things and are intrigued by the color red.
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An average hummingbird
has a metabolism that is 100 times that of an elephant.
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Hummingbirds have feet, but unlike other birds
they are used for perching only, and are not used for hopping or walking.
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Arizona has the most species of hummingbirds in
the U.S.
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Arizona is home to Madera Canyon, which is the
third birding destination in the U.S.
The Hummingbird’s Tongue https://www.jw.org/en/publications/magazines/g201010/The-Hummingbirds-Tongue/#?insight[search_id]=32e68ac3-19f0-43fb-8d33-aa8925c4c36a&insight[search_result_index]=0
Hummingbirds—‘Faster Than Fighter Jets’https://www.jw.org/en/publications/magazines/g201006/Watching-the-World/#?insight[search_id]=c16007c7-32bd-41cf-8911-f1d945f2d33e&insight[search_result_index]=1
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