Do All Hummingbirds Have Bright Throat Feathers?
Those who know me know of my love, passion and knowledge of hummingbirds, so as a result I am often asked various questions about hummingbirds. I enjoy the opportunity to share my knowledge of...
View ArticleDoes the Hummingbird Have a Liver?
Does a hummingbird have a liver? If so, what is its purpose? These are the kinds of unique and different questions that my mom would have wanted answered if she were still alive today. So, for my mom...
View ArticleHummingbird Eggs are Laid on Different Days
A female hummingbird will usually lay two very small eggs which are about the size of a jelly bean or a pea. It is interesting to note that each of these eggs will be laid on different days. In spite...
View ArticleWhere 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...
View ArticleKeeping the Hummingbirds In Your Yard Happy
There are people who enjoy hummingbirds and wish to entice these birds to visit their yard regularly, but they wish to do so without the use of hummingbird feeders. If you fall into this category...
View ArticleFemale Hummingbird Reproductive Facts
Have you ever wanted to know anything about the reproductive system of the female hummingbird? If so then this post is just what you have been searching for and will provide you with many of the...
View ArticleThe Hummingbird’s Amazing Metabolism
Yes, hummingbirds do indeed have a very high metabolic rate, but nevertheless hummingbirds do not eat until they are full at every opportunity. During daylight hours, the hummingbird will eat...
View ArticleA Few Surprising Hummingbird Facts
Most typical species of North American hummingbirds only weigh only approximately 1/10 of an ounce! To help you understand just how very little that weight actually is, according to hummingbird expert...
View ArticleInteresting Hummingbird Flight Facts
It is a common misconception that hummingbirds actually fly faster then many others species of birds. The reason for this mistaken believe is probably due to the small size of the hummingbird and the...
View ArticleFemale Rufous Hummingbird Sets Record
A female Rufous Hummingbird recently set a record for the longest distance between banding and recapture of any species of hummingbird. The bird traveled 3,500 miles from Tallahassee, Florida to...
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