If your feeders are constantly empty in the morning, you might be wondering if hummingbirds feed at night. This is a common question and one we’re going to answer in more detail. In general, hummingbirds are not nocturnal and will feed during the day. They like to feed heavily in […]

There’s a lot to learn about the quirky behaviors of hummingbirds. They are quite different to other bird species and generally exhibit different characteristic traits. Because they’re such busy little birds, constantly darting around and hovering, you might be wondering if hummingbirds land. Hummingbirds do land but generally not in […]

If you’ve been watching the hummingbirds visiting your garden and love seeing them zipping around, you may have heard someone mention that hummingbirds sleep upside down. This has most likely had you wondering whether hummingbirds do, in fact, sleep upside down and why. Like all animals and birds on this […]

The courtship ritual of hummingbirds is truly fascinating and it would be a delight to witness. This brings us to the question of how hummingbirds mate. Like a lot of bird species, it’s the female bird who chooses the male she wants to mate with. In most areas, mating begins […]

By now you would be aware that hummingbirds are the acrobats of the sky. These amazing little birds cannot only fly forwards but they can fly backwards and sideways as well. Plus, they are even capable of flying upside down. You might be wondering though, how high hummingbirds can fly. […]

The life cycle of a hummingbird from egg to adult is an interesting one and can take several weeks. But, you might be wondering, how long does it take for hummingbird eggs to hatch? Depending on the species of hummingbird and the weather conditions, hummingbird eggs can take anywhere from […]

Have you ever seen a hummingbird nest? Chances are, you probably haven’t as they’re extremely small and incredibly difficult to spot from the ground. Generally, a hummingbird nest is about the size of a golf ball and will usually be hidden in the branches of a tree. Hummingbird nests are […]

Contrary to the myth that if you keep your feeders out, hummingbirds do not migrate, they will indeed fly south for the winter. It’s part of their natural instinct and no matter how much nectar is available, these tiny birds will still migrate. Wouldn’t you fly to a warmer climate […]

Of course hummingbirds have feet! Have you never seen one perching on a twig or small branch? Actually, more than likely, you haven’t. Because they’re so small, it can be hard to spot them while they’re perched high up in a tree. They do this quite a lot, especially male […]

How fast a hummingbird’s heart beats might be a question that you never thought about asking. But, the answer might well surprise you because it beats fast! Generally, a hummingbird’s heart will beat as fast as 1,260 beats per minute when it’s in full flight. When you compare this to […]