VOICED : Caracas, "edén" de los colibríes

The video explores the presence and behavior of hummingbirds in Caracas, Venezuela. It highlights the city's rich diversity of hummingbird species and the efforts of enthusiasts like Tomás Fernández to feed and care for these birds. The video discusses the hummingbirds' unique metabolism and their role in pollination, as well as the research conducted by Alberto Blanco Dávila on their behavior. Despite concerns about the impact of feeders on their natural habits, the video suggests that these practices do not hinder their ecological role.

What is the main reason Tomás Fernández has feeders at his windows?

• To attract tourists

• To decorate his home

• To keep away other birds

• To feed hummingbirds

How many species of hummingbirds are registered in Caracas?

• 50

• 15

• 27

• 35

What is the primary component of the nectar consumed by hummingbirds?

• Honey

• Water and sugar

• Fruit juice

• Flower petals

What is a unique characteristic of hummingbirds' metabolism?

• It is 77 times faster than the average human

• It is slower at night

• It is slower than humans

• It is the same as other birds

What is the concern some ornithologists have about the use of feeders?

• They might alter hummingbirds' natural habits

• They attract too many birds

• They are too expensive to maintain

• They do not provide enough food