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Hummingbirds

A small species of bird found in the Americas. Notable for their ability to hover and fly backwards due to their size and extremely fast wing movement.

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What is the attention span of a hummingbird?

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A hummingbird's attention span is typically very short, lasting only a few seconds at a time. This allows them to quickly assess their surroundings for food sources and potential threats. They have a high metabolism and need to constantly feed, so their quick attention span helps them stay alert and responsive.

What is the average speed that a hummingbird flies?

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Hummingbirds can fly at an average speed of around 30 miles per hour (48 kilometers per hour). However, they are capable of reaching speeds up to 60 miles per hour (97 kilometers per hour) during dives.

What is the scientific name for a ruby?

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The scientific name for a ruby is corundum. Rubies are a variety of the mineral corundum that get their red color from trace amounts of chromium present in the crystal structure.

What is the Scientific name for humming bird?

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Ordo: Trochiliformes

Familia: Trochilidae

Subfamilia: Trochilinae

Genera: Abeillia - Adelomyia - Aglaeactis - Aglaiocercus - Agyrtria - Amazilia - Androdon - Anthocephala - Anthracothorax - Archilochus - Atthis - Augastes - Avocettula - Boissonneaua - Calliphlox - Calothorax - Calypte - Campylopterus - Chaetocercus - Chalcostigma - Chalybura - Chlorostilbon - Chrysolampis - Chrysuronia - Clytolaema - Coeligena - Colibri - Cyanophaia - Cynanthus - Damophila - Discosura - Doricha - Doryfera - Elvira- Ensifera - Eriocnemis - Eugenes - Eulampis - Eulidia - Eupetomena - Eupherusa - Florisuga - Goethalsia - Goldmania - Haplophaedia - Heliactin - Heliangelus - Heliodoxa - Heliomaster - Heliothryx - Hylocharis - Hylonympha - Klais - Lafresnaya - Lampornis - Lamprolaima - Lepidopyga - Lesbia - Leucippus - Leucochloris - Loddigesia - Lophornis - Mellisuga - Metallura - Microchera - Microstilbon - Myrmia - Myrtis - Ocreatus - Opisthoprora - Oreonympha - Oreotrochilus - Orthorhyncus - Oxypogon - Panterpe - Patagona - Phaeochroa - Phlogophilus - Polyerata - Polyonymus - Polytmus - Popelairia - Pterophanes - Ramphomicron - Rhodopis - Sappho - Saucerottia - Selasphorus - Sephanoides - Stellula - Stephanoxis - Sternoclyta - Taphrolesbia - Thalurania - Thaumastura - Tilmatura - Topaza - Trochilus - Urochroa - Urosticte

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What is the name of the bee that resembles a hummingbird?

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Depending on where you are, there's a good chance you observed a hummingbird moth. It looks a lot like a large bee but flies and looks like a small hummingird with a bee body. Google hummingbird moth for pictures.

What part of your human body make sound?

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Vocal cords, located in the larynx or voice box, are the main part of the human body that produce sound for speech and singing. Air passing through the vocal cords causes them to vibrate, producing sound waves that create sound.

How can i find Summary on The Humming Bird Tree it is written By ian McDonald?

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"The Hummingbird Tree" by Ian McDonald is set in Trinidad in the early 20th century. The novel follows the story of a young boy named Shell who befriends a mysterious English woman named Rosalie and the local servant boy named Bolo. As Shell learns about life, love, and independence, he navigates the complexities of his surroundings and the social norms of the time. The novel explores themes of cultural identity, colonialism, and the power of human connection.

Do hummingbirds drink honey?

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Generally not. Both hummingbirds and bees extract nectar from flowers. Hummingbirds consume nectar, but do not produce nor do they drink honey. However, if you put honey water in a hummingbird feeder, the bird will consume the honey.

How many wing beats do Rufous Hummingbirds do per second?

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A Rufous Hummingbird has a wingspan of 3 - 4 cm and can flap/beat thier wings about 200 times a second

What do Sapphire-Bellied Hummingbirds eat?

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worms, fruit and flower nectar.(but if you have a humming bird feeder around they'll eat what's in there.

Does a hummingbird have a spine?

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No. Hummingbirds have spines. All birds do.

What is the difference between a bee hummingbird and a hummingbird?

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A Bee Hummingbird is a species of hummingbird, being the smallest hummingbird or even bird in the world. A hummingbird is merely a name of a type of bird with certain characteristics that set it apart from other birds like hawks, herons, songbirds and ducks.

How are dragonflies a danger to hummingbirds?

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Because hummingbirds eat insects. And a dragonfly is an insect

What is the gender name for the female hummingbird?

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if the birds stomach is big that means its male if u see smaller bird that means its female

What things eat and hunt hummingbirds?

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Hummingbirds fly very fast and have few predators, but they are sometimes snatched and eaten by eyelash vipers, praying mantis and bird-eating spiders (tarantulas).

What kind of bird does humming hitch a ride on?

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Some kingbirds(Couch's, Western Kingbirds) will hitch rides on hawks or vultures.

What is the humming bird's favorite color?

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yes they do because they always look or follow red

Is a hummingbird a herbivore or omnivore?

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Hummingbirds drink nectar...so their food is plant based, so Herbivore.

What is a saprophytic feeder?

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it is organisms that feed on food osmotically from dissolved organic material

What is a birds breathing method?

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Turtles have lungs to breathe air; they also store in their cloaca, which is located on the posterior of their bodies

What does hummingbird do at winter?

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Hummingbirds feed on nectar and live in tropical climates where flowers are in bloom all year round.