These tiny fast-flying living jewels have long fascinated the cultures of the new world. The indigenous peoples of north, central and south America have worshiped them in many ways before Europeans arrived.
They range in size from the largest hummers, the Giant Hummingbird (wingspan measuring approximately 21.5 cm), to the smallest hummer, the Cuban Bee Hummingbird ( 5–6 cm) and have a large range that stretches all the way from Chile to Alaska!
The most concentrated population of Hummingbirds are found in Ecuador and many are found living at extremely high altitude.
Hummingbirds are perhaps best known for they're colourful plumage and fast flight, but there is a lot more to these precious jewels than you might think.
Read below for some interesting facts.....
The most concentrated population of Hummingbirds are found in Ecuador and many are found living at extremely high altitude.
Hummingbirds are perhaps best known for they're colourful plumage and fast flight, but there is a lot more to these precious jewels than you might think.
Read below for some interesting facts.....
Did you know?
That hummingbirds can fly at speeds exceeding 15 m/s (54 km/h; 34 mph)? and here's some more interesting facts....
- A hummingbird's heart beats up to 1,260 times per minute!
- A hummingbird will take about 250 breaths per minute while at rest!
- A hummingbird's body temperature is around 107 degrees Fahrenheit (41 degrees Celsius!)
- A hummingbird can dive up to 60 miles per hour!
- When hummingbirds sleep at night, they go into a hibernation-like state called torpor
- There are more than 300 species of hummingbirds
- They are Crimson Topaz's favourite birds! :-)