Hummingbird

Introduction to the Hummingbird

Hummingbirds are the smallest of all birds and lay the smallest bird eggs. They are native to North and South America, although the majority of them live in the tropics of South America. There are approximately 330 species of hummingbirds.National Geographic: Flight of FancyThe Hummer Bird Study Group: Hummingbird Information

Attracting Hummingbirds

First of all provide some hummingbird friendly flowering plants in your yard or patio. This will get the hummingbirds attention. Providing hummingbirds with food and water will attract them to a backyard. Food can be provided from flowers or feeders.The Hummingbird Society: Hummingbird Information

Hummingbird feeders are filled with sugar water and allow hummingbirds to access the contents. Fill the feeder with a four to one ratio of water to sugar using only white sugar. Hang it outside where the hummingbirds can find it.The Hummingbird Society: Hummingbird Information

Hummingbirds can get sticky from nectar and prefer shallow moving water to bathe. A slightly tipped birdbath with flowing or recirculating water works well.The Hummingbird Society: Hummingbird Information

Phaethornis Hermits Hummingbird

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  2. They occur from southern Mexico, through Central America, to South America as far south as northern Argentina.

  3. The crown of the head is flat, and two pale facial stripes enclose a dusky mask.

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