Hummingbird Facts and Behavior

This video provides an engaging overview of hummingbirds, highlighting their unique characteristics such as their ability to fly backwards, their migration habits, and their lack of a sense of smell. It covers their physical traits, feeding habits, and reproductive behavior, including the small size of their nests and eggs. The video also discusses their territorial nature and rapid breathing patterns. Viewers are encouraged to subscribe and like the video for more content.

What is unique about the migration pattern of hummingbirds?

• They migrate in large flocks.

• They do not migrate at all.

• They migrate only during the night.

• They travel alone for long distances.

What is the origin of the name 'hummingbird'?

• Their colorful feathers.

• Their small size.

• Their ability to fly backwards.

• The sound their wings make.

Which sense is not well-developed in hummingbirds?

• Sight

• Hearing

• Smell

• Taste

What is the average weight of a hummingbird?

• Equal to a nickel

• Less than a nickel

• More than a nickel

• Twice the weight of a nickel

How do hummingbirds consume nectar?

• By swallowing it whole

• By using their beak as a straw

• By moving their tongue rapidly

• By sipping slowly

What is the typical number of eggs laid by a female hummingbird?

• Two

• One

• Four

• Three

What is a group of hummingbirds called?

• A flock

• A swarm

• A bouquet

• A colony

What materials do hummingbirds use to build their nests?

• Twigs and leaves

• Mud and grass

• Lichen, moss, and spiderwebs

• Feathers and straw

How do hummingbirds behave regarding their food sources?

• They migrate to find new sources.

• They ignore other birds.

• They are territorial and protective.

• They share with other birds.

How many breaths per minute does a resting 4-inch hummingbird take?

• 100

• 200

• 50

• 150