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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