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Some ways to recognize them are as follows.Approximately the size of a jelly bean, hummingbird eggs are minuscule. Before you prune any trees or shrubs, make sure to thoroughly inspect them for nests.

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Of the hummingbird species, 34 are considered “critically endangered,” indicating that their chances of extinction within the next decade are split evenly between the two extremes.

In order to ensure their survival, it is crucial to watch out for their small nests while trimming.

 

Nests are typically constructed on slanted branches, and it is not uncommon to see them dangling over open areas or rushing water, as documented by The Hummingbird Project.

Because they use spider webs, lichen, and plant material to build their homes, these little creatures are incredibly fragile. Their nests are likewise well-masked by the lichen.

 

If you’ve ever seen a hummingbird flapping its wings, it’s either because the camera was sluggish or the bird was landing; on average, hummingbirds flap their wings 50 to 80 times per second, which makes them practically blurry to the human eye.

Hummingbirds spend a significant portion of their waking day feeding, thanks to their rapid metabolism and fluctuating weight caused by food and energy expenditure. On a daily basis, they consume sugar at a rate of half to eight times their weight. With an average feeding frequency of five to eight times per hour, that’s quite a bit of food!

 

These animals’ heart rates can exceed 1200 beats per minute! What a mind-boggling difference compared to the typical human heart rate of 80 beats per minute! That means that a hummingbird’s heart beats twenty times for every one of ours!