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Hummingbird Facts

A few Hummingbird facts:

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  • Hummingbirds are migratory birds and are protected by the Migratory Bird Treaty Act


  • Hummingbirds are only found in North and South America.


  • The average lifespan is 3 to 4 years.


  • Hummingbirds eat insects, plant nectar and pollen.
    (plant nectar is 90% of the hummingbirds diet)


  • Hummingbirds consume up to 50% of their body weight in nectar each day.


  • Hummingbirds locate their food by site. They have no sense of smell.


  • A hummingbirds heart beats about 80 times a second.


  • A hummingbirds wings can beat 60 to 200 times per second.


  • Hummingbirds rotate their wings in circles. They can fly forward, backwards, sideways and stop in mid air.


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