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Where is the Male Hummingbird After Mating?

After the male hummingbird has impregnated the female hummingbird his job is officially done. The male must stay out of sight and therefore has nothing more to do with the female or their young. Why is this? The answer is due to the fact that the bright, flashy colors on the male are a danger to both the female and the young because this could attract predators which would put all at risk.

It is for this reason that the female is responsible for building the nest, feeding and raising the young on her own. The female wants to try and ensure the best possible chance at survival for all.

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Lucifer Hummingbird: Mating and Reproduction

Today’s post will provide you with some interesting information about the mating and reproduction of the Lucifer Hummingbird. Enjoy this information everyone.

The male Lucifer Hummingbird does a display by performing a mating dance at the nest. The display is done in order to entice the female to mate.

Most mating displays of the Lucifer Hummingbird will occur during nest building and when the female is laying the eggs.

Here is a brief description of the Lucifer Hummingbirds courtship display. During the display the male will fly back and forth between two perches, a vertical flight followed by a powerful spiraling dive towards the female, ending with erratic lateral flight.

According to Jennifer Roof, the actual act of mating of the Lucifer Hummingbird has yet to be observed. The breeding season for the Lucifer Hummingbird is known to last from April to August.