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How did hummingbirds get their names?

Updated: 7/2/2024
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They got their names as humming birds because when they move their wing very quickly

And from that humming sounds come this is why they are called humming birds

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Hummingbirds got their name from the humming sound their wings make as they beat rapidly in flight, which can sound like a hum. This noise is created by the rapid movement of the wings and is a key characteristic of these small birds.

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They get their name from the humming sound their wings make when they fly and hover.

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