Hummingbirds are small birds in the familyTrochilidae. They are known for their ability to hover in mid-air by rapidly flapping their wings, 15 to 80 times per second (depending on the size of the bird). Unlike other bird species capable of limited hovering, the hummingbird is alone in its ability to fly deliberately backwards or vertically, and to maintain position for drinking from flower blossoms. They are named for the characteristic hum made by their wings.
Hummingbirds are attracted to many flowering plants—shrimp plants, Heliconia, bromeliads, verbenas, fuchsias, many penstemons—especially those with red flowers. They feed on the nectar of these plants and are important pollinators, especially of deep-throated flowers. Most species of hummingbird also take insects, especially when feeding young.
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Windsor Square-Hancock Park Historical Society house tour spotlights a 1908 survivor brought back from the brink. Sat, 04 Oct 2008 00:00:00 -0700 Architectural photographer Mary E. Nichols and Keith Wood saw good bones beneath the Wilton Place property's shabby facade.
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Hummingbird Gardens - An extensive list of garden plants to attract birds - most for hummingbirds and butterflies.
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David Attenborough looks at the amazing world of hummingbirds and their behaviour. From the BBC. ...