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 […]

By now you should be aware that hummingbirds like and are attracted to the color red. Therefore, it goes without saying that hummingbirds love red flowers. They’re also particularly fond of tubular flowers because they can hold a lot of nectar. Besides having hummingbird feeders in your garden, it’s a […]

Scientists have discovered that the ultra-fast wing flapping of hummingbirds is the source of their characteristic humming sound. There are specific aerodynamics at play which creates the sound that is distinct from other birds and insects. When talking about the sounds that birds make it is usually the bird call […]

Hummingbirds are extremely territorial, especially during mating season. Although these pretty birds are so tiny, they are designed to fight for survival. It’s part of their nature. You’ll find that a male hummingbird is more aggressive when it’s trying to establish its own territory. This is essential for mating and […]

As you may or may not know, Hummingbirds are voracious eaters. In fact, they will consume half of their body weight each and every day due to their high metabolism. Hummingbirds eat a variety of foods including; nectar, small insects, tree sap, pollen, fruit and even grit, to assist with […]

You can find hummingbird symbolism in cultures all over the world. Used as both a spiritual symbol and physical symbol, hummingbirds are associated with life, love, beauty, joy and freedom. Each culture places their own special meaning on this little bird. Let us take you on a journey of hummingbird […]

Hummingbirds are prolific eaters. They use up a huge amount of energy and feed roughly every 15 minutes throughout the day. Hummingbirds generally rest at night then first thing in the morning, they’re busy at the feeders. Let’s take a closer look at when hummingbirds eat and when you can […]

This might surprise you, but a praying mantis can indeed kill and eat a hummingbird. Only large mantises around 4 inches long have the capacity to catch a hummingbird, though. But, if a mantis is hungry and a hummingbird comes into its range, it will likely strike out with its […]