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How do hummingbirds from North America and unrelated sunbirds from Africa could both evolve long beaks for reaching into flowers?
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How is canna indica pollinated?
Hummingbirds pollinate canna in North America. In other areas, sunbirds or bees pollinate canna.
How hummingbirds from north America and unrelated sunbirds from Africa could both evolve long beaks for reaching into flower?
That would be an example of convergent evolution. This happens when two unrelated species develop similar structures that have a similar form or function. There is a common need at the core of the issue, but the specific situation and adaption may be different. For example, insects, birds and bats have all evolved to have wings, yet they cannot be considered genetically related. The same goes for two independent species of birds both adapting to have long beaks for reaching into flowers. -------------------Because that is the way God created them...:)
How can hummingbirds from north America and unrelated sunbirds from Africa could both evolve long beaks for reaching into flowers?
That would be an example of convergent evolution. This happens when two unrelated species develop similar structures that have a similar form or function. There is a common need at the core of the issue, but the specific situation and adaption may be different. For example, insects, birds and bats have all evolved to have wings, yet they cannot be considered genetically related. The same goes for two independent species of birds both adapting to have long beaks for reaching into flowers. -------------------Because that is the way God created them...:)
How hummingbirds from north America and unrelated sun birds from Africa could both evolve long beaks for reaching into flowers?
Both birds would have had minor mutations that make their beaks slightly longer, allowing them to be advantaged, which over time caused a long beak to evolve.
What do hummingbirds eat in Central America?
Hummingbirds in central America eat mostly nectar from flowers,but sometimes eat small bugs.
When do Ruby Throated Hummingbirds migrate?
They fly from North America down to South America..:)
What continent has most hummingbirds?
hummingbirds usually don't live in hot continents like Asia, Africa, etc. They live in north America
Do hummingbirds live in Europe?
Hummingbirds only live in the Western Hemisphere. Hummingbirds only live on the continents of South and North America. They are tropical birds and cannot live in cold weather. They migrate to Mexico, Central and South America to winter over and then migrate back to the USA in the spring and summer.
Are Sword-billed Hummingbirds extinct?
Sword-billed hummingbirds have a conservation status of "No Concern." They are numerous in some areas of South America. So they are not extinct and should stay that way for quite a while.
Does a hummingbird help or harm other species in its biome?
A hummingbirds biome is in the rocky mountains of south america.
What are hummingbirds native to Florida?
There are over 338 species of Hummingbirds, 16 species are found in North America and 3 are native to Florida. They are Black-chinned Hummingbird, Ruby-throated Hummingbird, and Rufous Hummingbird.
Why did passengers despair of reaching America?
all they saw was sea and ocean
