Hummingbirds-Comprehension Questions

Why are they called hummingbirds?

• They are very light

• They sing when they fly

• Their wings make a humming sound

• Their song sounds like humming

How do hummingbirds eat?

• They drink nectar through their beaks like a straw.

• They chew up flower petals with their beaks

• They use their heads and bills to eat pollen.

• They lap up nectar with their tongues.

How do hummingbirds help flowers?

• They drink nectar.

• They eat pollen.

• They bring pollen from one flower to the next.

• They plant seeds.

According to the text, which does the bee hummingbird use to make nests?

• straw

• concrete

• bark

• sticks

Which best describes the main idea of the fifth paragraph?

• Hummingbirds move fast.

• Hummingbirds like to eat nectar.

• Hummingbirds use lots of energy and eat often.

• Hummingbirds drink their own weight in nectar every day.

Which statement about bee hummingbirds is not true?

• Bee hummingbird eggs are smaller than peas.

• Bee hummingbirds weigh less than a penny

• Bee hummingbirds have built nests on clothespins.

• Bee hummingbirds do not grow larger than bees.

What is unique about the way that hummingbirds fly?

• They can fly faster than any other bird.

• They can fly longer than any other bird.

• They can fly forward and backward.

• They can only fly for a few seconds at a time.

Which best defines the word hover as used in paragraph two?

• To stay in one spot in the air

• To clean an area thoroughly

• An animal that has hooves

• To move your wings very fast

Why do flowers need pollen?

• Flowers eat pollen.

• Pollen attracts hummingbirds.

• Hummingbirds eat pollen.

• Flowers use pollen to make seeds.

Which title best describes the main idea of this text?

• Bee Hummingbirds: The World's Smallest Bird

• Pollination: How Birds and Flowers Work Together

• Hummingbirds: Unique and Uniquely Helpful

• Interesting Facts About Birds