13~Hummingbird~

Hummingbird Near Hibiscus Flower in Golden Light
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**Hummingbird (Ruby-throated as exemplar)

Scientific name: Archilochus colubris (ruby-throated) - many hummingbird species worldwide.

Typical lifespan: 3-9+ years (varies by species; some individuals live longer).

Incubation: Eggs incubated ~12-19 days.

Diet: Nectar, small insects and spiders.

Role in nature: Pollinators - specialized plant–pollinator coevolution, critical for many flowering species.

Range / countries: Americas - temperate to tropical ranges; ruby-throated breeds in eastern North America and winters in Central America.

Size / length: Very small - 7-13 cm depending on species.

Weight: 2-20 g depending on species.

Bite force: Not applicable - tiny beak for sipping nectar and catching insects.

Vision / hearing: Excellent vision for color discrimination (UV sensitivity), rapid visual processing; hearing modest.

Abilities: Hovering flight, backward flight, rapid wingbeat (50-80+ beats/sec), long migratory distances for some species.

Conservation: Many species stable; habitat loss and climate change pose threats to specialized species.

Extra: Tiny nests, tireless feeders, role models for flight engineering.

2025 September 05

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