Bee Hummingbird Quiz

How many times can a hummingbird flap its wings in one second?

• Up to 90 times

• 10 times

• 30 times

• 5 times

Why is it hard to see a hummingbird’s wings?

• Because they flap so fast, their wings look like a blur

• Because their wings are invisible

• Because they only fly at night

• Because their wings are very small

Why do hummingbirds need to drink nectar from flowers?

• Because they use a lot of energy flapping their wings

• Because they like the color of flowers

• Because they build nests in flowers

• Because they eat insects

If you wanted to attract hummingbirds to your garden, what would be a good thing to do?

• Plant red flowers or hang red feeders with sugary water

• Put out birdseed on the ground

• Hang blue lights

• Play loud music

When do ruby-throated hummingbirds leave the eastern United States?

• When autumn comes

• In the middle of winter

• At the start of spring

• During the night

What is special about the way hummingbirds fly?

• They can fly backwards.

• They can swim underwater.

• They can run very fast.

• They can jump very high.

What do hummingbirds use to help hold their nests together?

• Spider webs

• Sticks

• Feathers

• Pebbles

What is one reason the spider's web is helpful for hummingbird babies?

• It is colorful.

• It is sticky and flexible.

• It is very loud.

• It is made of leaves.

How many eggs does a hummingbird usually lay?

• One

• Two

• Five

• Ten

What does the spider web do as the hummingbird babies grow?

• It shrinks.

• It changes color.

• It expands.

• It disappears.