We Love Animals
Animals Nature

Weigh Less Than 2g And Wear A Stunning iridescent Coat, The Bee Hummingbird Is The Jewel Of Nature

There are many breathtaking hummingbirds in nature. These creatures grasp human attention with their charismatic plumage. Their tiny look is also worth mentioning. This species is no bigger than a bumblebee.

The bee hummingbirds are among these marvelous birds. The member of the hummingbird family is often mistaken with a bee. But it looks like a flying jewel with stunning iridescent
plumage. This coat is a harmonious and impressive combination of a number of colors, including pink, blue, and orange. You can never keep your eyes off these beautiful creatures when spotting them in real life.

Like many other bird species that offer a different look between the male and female, the bee hummingbird is no exception. Female birds are covered with a beautiful blue-green color.

Their underparts are also paler than the males.

This spectacular hummingbird is considered the smallest bird in the world. It weighs less than 2g with around 5-6 centimeters long.

The word “bee” in their name refers to these. And this hummingbird also makes the bees buzz when flying. So cute!

But the delicate beauty has made a name of this hummingbird.

There is an interesting fact about these bee hummingbirds that they don’t migrate, unlike other hummingbirds. They enjoy living in the subtropical climate.

And, they flap their wings on average between 50-80 beats per second and flap up to 200 times per second when diving. It means that videos of this bird flapping its wings you see on the
Internet are in slow motion.

Their main diet is nectar. But they sometimes hunt insects and spiders for food.

When the breeding season begins, male bee hummingbirds turn into a fiery pink/red from head to throat, making them gorgeous in their colony. The plumage is also what helps them attract the female.

After finding mates, female birds build their nests, lay eggs and incubate them. Interestingly, mothers don’t let fathers get closer to the nest to reduce the risk of being spotted by predators.

Currently, the bee hummingbird is considered near threatened.

H/T: Kingdomstv

Related posts

20 Elderly Pets Who Still Offer Love And Comfort To Humans Around Them

Carolyn Mullet

Precious Photos Of An Unbearably Adorable 1-Month-Old Panda Cub, Released By The National Zoo

Carolyn Mullet

Abused Blind Elephant Got Rescued And Found Love In Her New Family

Margot Nolan

Stunning Multi-Colored Giant Squirrels Spotted In Kodaikanal Forest Town, Tamil Nadu, India

Olivia

Meet Fire-breasted Flowerpecker, A Striking Tiny Chubby Bird With Glossy Blue Head, Bright Red Throat And Yellow Belly

Olivia

20 Pets Who Can Put Happiness In Your Pockets

Carolyn Mullet

This Goat Becomes The Eyes Of His Blind Horse Friend

Olivia

Meet New Zealand Kaka, A Striking Parrot With Brown Plumage Decked With Green Grey, Orange, And Scarlet

Olivia

20+ Latina Moms Before And After Saying “I Don’t Want A Dog”

Carolyn Mullet

Elephant Gives Birth In Middle Of Safari, But Watch Incredible Moment Herd Suddenly Charges In

Carolyn Mullet

25 Pets Who Have Awkward Moments Like Humans Do

Carolyn Mullet

15+ Sleepy Pets Who Fell Asleep In The Strangest Places

Carolyn Mullet