Ruby-throated Hummingbirds are a familiar sight at our feeders. They quickly drop by for a drink, then they’re away like a flash. Sometimes you’ll hear the chattering of multiple hummingbirds having a discussion about who owns the territory around the feeder. They can be quite aggressive!
But did you know, while we typically see only the Ruby-throated Hummingbird in the east, there are actually more than 360 species of hummingbirds? Or that a hummingbird weighs less than a nickel? And they have incredible memories? They can remember where all the feeders are located and which flowers they’ve already visited. These are just a few of the amazing facts about these tiny, feathered bullets zipping around our yard. To learn more, this article from American Bird Conservancy shares ten fascinating facts about these little birds. Let us know what you love most about hummingbirds!
Photo: Ruby-throated Hummingbird – Gina Sanders.