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Because hummingbirds are constantly on the move, they need stronger muscle fibres: their pectoral muscles are made up of almost 100% Type 1 muscle fibres which are better for the bird's endurance
Leonora Medhurst
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∙ 13y agoBecause hummingbirds are constantly on the move, they need stronger muscle fibres: their pectoral muscles are made up of almost 100% Type 1 muscle fibres which are better for the bird's endurance
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Why are hummingbirds alike to others birds?
A hummingbird's maximum forward flight speed is 30 miles per hour. These birds can reach up to 60 miles per hour in a dive, and hummingbirds have many adaptations for unique flight.
Do all birds have adaptations for flight?
All have adaptations to some extent. However in some cases they are insufficient to allow flight. Ostriches cannot fly for instance, though they have wings. It can be argued that penguins 'fly' under water.
Which of the adaptations would be useful for encouraging visitation by hummingbirds?
development of trumpet-shaped red flowers
What are some adaptations related to fight in birds?
Among other adaptations, birds have hollow bones to make for a very light skeleton, a large breastbone to attach flight muscles, and strong muscles in their chests for flight.
Which of the below adaptations would be useful for encouraging visitation by hummingbirds?
development of trumpet-shaped red flowers
What are a bee flight adaptations?
Bee flight adaptations Muscles for flying short choppy wing strokes wings rotate like a helicopter Bee flight adaptations Muscles for flying short choppy wing strokes wings rotate like a helicopter
What are a honey bees specific flight adaptations?
none
What has the author Crawford H Greenewalt written?
Crawford H. Greenewalt has written: 'Bird song: acoustics and physiology' -- subject(s): Birds, Birdsongs, Vocalization 'Hummingbirds' -- subject(s): Hummingbirds, Pictorial works 'The flight of birds' -- subject(s): Birds, Flight
Most of the derived characteristics exhibited by birds are adaptations for?
flight
Some birds can digest food in less than an hour?
Yes some can. Hummingbirds do for example.
What are adapation?
There are many adaptations that hummingbirds have. They have a long beak and tongue to get nectar from flowers. They can also "hover" so that they do not have to sit while getting nectar.
What adaptations help a bird obtain oxygen for flight?
air sacs
