Hummingbirds are small, brightly colored birds found in the Americas. ¹⁾

They are known for their ability to hover in mid-air and fly backward, as well as their extremely high metabolism and rapid wing beat. ²⁾

Hummingbirds are the smallest birds in the world, with some species weighing less than a penny. ³⁾

They can fly at speeds of up to 25-30 mph, and their wings can beat up to 200 times per second. ⁴⁾

Hummingbirds feed on nectar from flowers and also eat insects and spiders for protein. ⁵⁾

They have long, thin beaks and tongues that they use to extract nectar from flowers. ⁶⁾

Hummingbirds are important pollinators, as they transfer pollen from flower to flower while feeding. ⁷⁾

Hummingbirds are found in a variety of habitats, including forests, deserts, and gardens. ⁸⁾

Some species of hummingbirds migrate long distances, traveling from the United States to Central or South America for the winter. ⁹⁾

Hummingbirds are solitary birds and do not form flocks. ¹⁰⁾

They are known for their territorial behavior and will defend their feeding areas aggressively. ¹¹⁾

Hummingbirds have the ability to enter torpor, a state of reduced metabolic activity, at night to conserve energy. ¹²⁾

Most species of hummingbirds build nests out of plant fibers, moss, and other materials, and lay only two eggs at a time. ¹³⁾

Hummingbirds are popular symbols of joy and beauty and are often depicted in art and literature. ¹⁴⁾

There are over 300 species of hummingbirds, found throughout the Americas, from Alaska to Tierra del Fuego. ¹⁵⁾