Easter, traditions, and the Hummingbird.
To Christians, the hummingbird is sometimes a symbol of the Resurrection of Jesus Christ.
This dates back to a legend of the natives up in the high Andes of South America. It started because of a natural adaptation of Torpor. These people first witnessed the hummingbird go into it's hibernation-like state appearing to die. Then, watching it return to life, it must have seemed like a miracle such as the Resurrection of Jesus Christ. So today, the hummingbird is still considered to be symbol for Easter and the celebration of the Resurrection of Jesus Christ.
Why does a hummingbird need Torpor you might ask. The hummingbird has an extremely fast metabolism due to it's size.The bird lives on the edge of survival. So Torpor allows the hummingbird to save it's energy and stay warm on cold nights. It is also very useful for periods of low food supply. We do know that a hummingbird need to eat twice it's weight in nectar each day. So with the use of Torpor the hummingbird will not starve. This information is useful because sometimes people see hummingbirds in this death-like state and believe a rescue is necessary. The bird will come out of Torpor on it's own. We always see the hummingbird in the springtime around the Easter Holiday. So now we have another good reason to enjoy the bird along with our traditions.
were did hummingbirds originally come from
A group of hummingbirds is called a charm
Hummingbirds come in all colors and they are about 2-3 inches high.
Hummingbirds feed their babies insects or regurgitate nectar.
mutualism
hummingbirds
Yes hummingbirds have lungs.
The Hummingbirds was created in 1986.
The Hummingbirds ended in 1993.
no hummingbirds only drink nectar.
were did hummingbirds originally come from
Male hummingbirds can fly.
Hummingbirds of the Americas was created in 2001.
Newburgh Hummingbirds was created in 1946.
Hummingbirds hibernate because then they do not have enough food.
A group of hummingbirds is called a charm
Hummingbirds don't eat shrubs at all.