The hummingbird is considered one of the birds of small size, which has many species that may reach 300 species, and within these species there is the bee hummingbird, which is the smallest bird in the world. In this article, we will discuss an overview of the life of these birds.
Hummingbird
types of hummingbird
There are several types of this hummingbird, which are as follows:
- The black hummingbird.
Blue buzzer.
Cuban hummingbird.
- Bumblebee bee.
- Buzzer Ruby.
Throated ruby buzzer.
Description of Hummingbird
This bird is characterized by some characteristics that make it one of the most beautiful and strangest birds , and the following we present them:
- The body of this bird is covered with beautiful feathers colored in different colors according to its type.
Its length ranges from 5 cm to 20 cm, depending on its type.
Its weight ranges from 2 to 15 grams, depending on its type.
It has a long beak and a long tubular tongue.
It is distinguished from other birds by its ability to fly backwards.
It is also characterized by the ability of its wings to flap at a high speed 25 times per second, which makes it emit a sound like a buzzing.
Hummingbird food
This bird uses its long tongue to obtain nectar from flowers and also feeds on some types of small insects such as flies and ants.
Hummingbird habitat and locations
It lives in North and South America and the tropics, which are the natural habitat of this type of bird.
hummingbird nests
This bird builds its nests on branches, trees, and leaves. It uses some small dry branches, fibers, fluff and spider webs. Its shape is circular and its size is small (3 cm in diameter).
Hummingbird Breeding
It reproduces in certain seasons by making some sounds and flying at very high speeds. After mating, the female builds the nest and lays eggs in it (two eggs) and incubates the eggs for a period ranging from 14 to 19 days and after this period the eggs hatch and the young chicks come out and the female provides food and protection for the young for a period Approximately 40 days until these chicks are able to rely on themselves
The difference between a male hummingbird and a female
There are some differences that distinguish the male and female, we mention some of them:
- The size difference: the female is slightly larger than the size of the male
- The difference in the color of the feathers: the female the color of the back feathers is greenish blue, the chest is pale gray and the neck is white, while the male is the color of the back feathers similar to a rainbow and the chest is gray and the neck Fiery red
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