Author: Hummingbird

Little Known Hummingbird Facts

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I just love trivia facts.  I can discover trivia facts on any subject and then when the opportunity presents itself I love to amaze my friends and family with the information.  I am constantly discovering new facts about hummingbirds that I never before knew.  Well, now I can share this information with all of you.  Hope you enjoy it!

Here are some facts about a hummingbird’s amazing metabolism:

      • A hummingbird’s metabolism is roughly 100 times that of an elephant.
      • A human male would have to eat 285 pounds of hamburger every single day to maintain his weight.
  • An average sized hummingbird will have about 940 feathers.
  • There are two sub-families of hummingbirds:
    • Typical hummingbirds
    • Hermit hummingbirds

Why Migrate Alone?

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Have you ever wondered why hummingbirds migrate alone?  If so, this post will provide you will some explainations. 

  • Hummingbirds must stop quite frequently to feed at flowers, so it is easier on the birds to travel alone rather then having to wait on one another while this occurs.
  • There is no real advantage to hummingbirds traveling as a flock, because the air current produced by their flight breaks up easily so it would be impossible for other hummingbirds to follow in their wake.
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Hummingbird Food

Never Microwave Nectar Solution

Because it is alright to boil hummingbird nectar solution, have you ever considered putting it in the microwave oven to bring it to a boil? If so, I’m sure you are not alone. This is a huge mistake and should never be done! Here is what I discovered on this subject.
 
You should never use the microwave to heat your homemade nectar solution. The microwave will heat the nectar solution hotter than boiling water and this causes a breakdown of the water molecules which makes the nectar solution to no longer suitable as hummingbird food.
 
I’m quite sure that no one who enjoys hummingbirds would ever intentionally harm these magnificent birds. So, if you have mistakenly ever heated you nectar solution in the microwave try not to feel too guilty. After all, we all make mistakes and must learn from them. Take the knowledge you have discovered here and share it with others to help prevent them from making the same mistake. You will feel good about helping someone else gain new knowledge and also about helping to insure the health of the hummingbirds.
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Hummingbird Videos

Hummingbirds Edit 2008

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This video is made up of photographs of hummingbirds from the Oregon Coast.  Many of the photos are very beautiful and capture the birds up close. I am not sure why the video is entitled as it is if the photos were taken in 2007, but the title I have given it is what the video was given on YouTube so I kept it the same.

Why Separate Territories?

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Did you know that female and male hummingbirds form separate territories? Well, they do. Do you know why? If not, this post will give you the answer.
 
The female has her own separate territory where the nest is built. The female does not want the male in the area where the nest is built, because the male’s brightly colored feathers could draw attention to him and thus place the nesting site and the young at great risk.    
 
The male hummingbird also has its own territory. The male will have his own territory as a way to try and protect a food source. With some species of hummingbirds, all the males will gather together and sing to a female as a way of enticing her into the territory.