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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.
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Where did hummingbirds originally come from?
were did hummingbirds originally come from
What is a group of hummingbirds called?
A group of hummingbirds is called a charm
What are Female hummingbirds color and male hummingbirds color?
Hummingbirds come in all colors and they are about 2-3 inches high.
How do hummingbirds feed their babies?
Hummingbirds feed their babies insects or regurgitate nectar.
Hummingbirds drink nectar from flowers. As they pass from flower to flower the hummingbirds carry pollen aiding in pollination. What kind of relationship exists between the hummingbirds and the flower?
mutualism
hummingbirds?
hummingbirds
Do hummingbirds have lungs?
Yes hummingbirds have lungs.
When was The Hummingbirds created?
The Hummingbirds was created in 1986.
When did The Hummingbirds end?
The Hummingbirds ended in 1993.
Can hummingbirds have birdseed?
no hummingbirds only drink nectar.
Where did hummingbirds originally come from?
were did hummingbirds originally come from
Why can't male hummingbirds fly?
Male hummingbirds can fly.
When was Hummingbirds of the Americas created?
Hummingbirds of the Americas was created in 2001.
When was Newburgh Hummingbirds created?
Newburgh Hummingbirds was created in 1946.
Why do hummingbirds hibernate?
Hummingbirds hibernate because then they do not have enough food.
What is a group of hummingbirds called?
A group of hummingbirds is called a charm
How do hummingbirds eat shrubs?
Hummingbirds don't eat shrubs at all.
