Hummingbird
Hummingbirds are birds native to the Americas and constitute the biological family Trochilidae. They are among the smallest of birds, most species measuring 7.5–13 cm (3–5 in) in length. Indeed, the smallest extant bird species is a hummingbird, the 5 cm (2.0 in) bee hummingbird weighing less than 2.0 g (0.07 oz),More info:wiki
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#10 The awesome strength of a hummingbird,More info:sciencemag
The only type of bird that relies solely on its own strength to hover in the air, a hummingbird flapping its wings requires more mass-based mechanical power output than any other form of locomotion. Now, scientists have discovered that the tiny bird’s efficiency comes from the ratio of the wing’s length to its width. Researchers from Stanford University and Wageningen University tested the hover performance of 26 hummingbird wings from 12 different species in a machine that measured the torque and lift the wings produced at various angles. The study, published online today in the Journal of the Royal Society Interface, shows that the power needed to sustain a hummingbird midhover is highly dependent on the bird’s wing aspect ratio. During the down stroke, wings with a larger aspect ratio (3.5 to 4.0 for hummingbirds) use significantly less power than wings with smaller aspect ratios. The study also found that the aerodynamic performance of hummingbird wings is “remarkably similar” to that of an advanced microhelicopter rotor. But the wings were up to 27% more efficient.
#9 Bring Feathered Friends To Your Garden With These Hummingbird Facts,More info:southernliving
Whether you are an amateur bird watcher or a seasoned ornithologist, everyone enjoys watching the beautiful Northern Cardinal. Colorful and musical, this lively and popular songbird (it is the state bird of seven states) won’t leave home just because it gets a little cold down South. Our region is home to many permanent resident birds, meaning they are present throughout the year; mourning doves, bobwhites, goldfinches, and various types of hawks and owls are just a few types of fowl that stay close to home in the winter. None, however, are as eye-catching as the bright red Northern Cardinal. So while it may be too blustery for you to go outside, pour a mug of coffee, sit down by a window, and watch these beautifully colored cardinals light up the winter sky.
#8 Anna’s hummingbird,More info:wikipedia
#7 When to Expect Hummingbirds in Your Yard This Spring,More info:audubon
As warmer weather approaches, multitudes of migrant birds are on track for arrival in North America. Among them are those favorite avian gems, hummingbirds. The spring arrival—or year-round presence—of hummingbirds in yards varies across the country, but current studies point out some new potential challenges to migrating hummingbirds, such as changing bloom times of nectar plants and an earlier arrival of spring on their wintering and breeding grounds. Here we’ve’ gathered general guidelines to current hummingbird migration patterns for various sections of the country, as well some tips on the different feeding strategies you can use to attract them to your yard. Additionally, you can also learn more about how to help hummingbirds below.
#6 Hummingbird,More info:animals.sandiegozoo
Little birds with big appeal: Hummingbirds include the smallest birds in the world, but they belong to one of the largest group of birds, the Trochilidae family. These enchanting birds are found in deserts, mountains, and plains, but most live in tropical rainforests. Their name refers to the humming sound made by their tiny, beating wings; each species creates a different humming sound, depending on the speed of its wing beats. In the Caribbean, people call the hummingbird el zunzun. These energetic dynamos have been around for ages; hummingbird fossils found in Germany are said to be more than 30 million years old.
#5 Hummingbirds,More info:nationalzoo
Hummingbirds belong to the avian family Trochilidae, and their closest relatives are the equally fascinating swifts. Hummingbirds are small (weighing 2 to 20 grams), with long, narrow bills and small, saber-like wings.
Males (and occasionally females) often have a colorful gorget—small, stiff, highly reflective, colored feathers on the throat and upper chest. These shiny feathers and others around the head may look sooty black until a hummingbird turns its head to catch the sun and display the intense, metallic spectral color.
#4 How to Take Exquisite Hummingbird Photos,More info:audubon
One thing I can pretty much promise: hummingbird photography never gets old. After more than 600,000 images, I am still enchanted, challenged, excited, and, at times, disappointed. I learn something about myself, my techniques, my gear, and even the birds, every single time I shoot.
Hummingbirds are wonderful to photograph for many reasons. They are inherently beautiful subjects that require flattering lighting and good fieldcraft. They are widespread across the Americas and will test the reflexes and reaction time of any photographer. Furthermore, they lend themselves to many different photographic techniques—close-up, telephoto, high-speed, low-speed, video, remote-controlled, even time-lapse.
I tend to specialize in photographing hummingbirds in flight, utilizing somewhat exotic apparatus and advanced techniques. I am a naturalist and an electronic engineer—a nerdy problem-solver who loves technical challenges. While I do often use customized gear, I have also spent thousands of hours making images with just a modicum of equipment, much of it consumer-level. It’s fun, and the resultant images can be exquisite. Give it a try and I think you’ll find that too.
#3 Majority of Anna’s hummingbirds may have feather mites on their tail feathers,More info:phys
The majority of Californian Anna’s Hummingbirds appear to have P. huitzilopochtlii feather mites on their tail flight feathers, according to a study published February 14, 2018 in the open-access journal PLOS ONE by Youki Yamasaki from Washington State University, U.S., and colleagues.
Hummingbirds are known to host a diversity of feather mites, but this relationship is not well-understood. In particular, mite distribution in situ has not been previously studied. The authors of the present study examined 753 hummingbirds of five species from urban locations in California: Anna’s, Allen’s, Black-chinned, Calliope and Rufous Hummingbirds. They documented the presence of the feather mite Proctophyllodes huitzilopochtlii on tail flight feathers.
#2 8 Plants That Will Attract Hummingbirds To Your Yard,More info:simplemost
There’s nothing like a fresh garden bursting with flowers of different colors and textures, with birds and butterflies bouncing from plant to plant.
Perhaps the most treasured bird of all is the brightly colored, quick-moving and tiny hummingbird, of which the smallest (the bee hummingbird, which you’ll have to travel to Cuba to see) is two inches long and weighs less than an ounce.
#1 Amazing Facts About Hummingbirds,More info:birdwatchersdigest
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