Blog - Page 162 of 209

Do Hummingbirds Have Feet? What You Need To Know!

Hummingbirds are lovely birds that are a joy to watch flitting around flowers and feeders. If you’ve only seen hummingbirds quickly in passing, then you may have found yourself wondering if they ever take a break. They’re such fast flyers that seem to never stop moving. But have you ever wondered if hummingbirds even have […]

Do Hummingbirds Eat Bugs and Insects? What You Need To Know!

When you think of hummingbirds, what first comes to mind? Probably the feeders you place outside your home to attract them — the ones filled with sugar water. Hummingbirds are huge fans of sweet substances such as sugar water and flower nectar. But do they eat other things, such as bugs and insects? Hummingbirds do […]

Are Hummingbirds Territorial? Why Do They Fight So Much?

As small and delicate as they are, hummingbirds can be shockingly aggressive. Usually, this aggression will come out when they are being territorial over a feeder or flower patch (and during mating season). This can lead to fights amongst hummingbirds (though fighting is usually used as a last resort when other aggressive behavior hasn’t worked […]

What Do Hummingbirds Eat? What You Need To Know!

Hummingbirds are ravenous eaters. In fact, due to their high metabolism, they will take half of their body weight every day. Hummingbirds feed on various food, such as nectar, pollen, ripe fruits, tree sap, tiny insects, and even grit to help digestion. As you may know, hummingbirds love sweet nectar. It provides them with the […]

How Fast Do Hummingbirds Fly & Flap Their Wings?

How fast a hummingbird flies depends on the species. The Giant Hummingbird, for example, flaps its wings about 10 to 15 times a second, whereas the Amethyst Woodstar Hummingbird flaps its wings about 80 times per second. Most North American Hummingbirds average out at 53 beats per second. As you can see from the examples […]

Do Hummingbirds Migrate? Where Do They Go Every Winter?

You learn from a young age that most birds flee their nests and head south to stay warm for the winter. Hummingbirds are no exception, and nearly all of them do migrate for the winter. The rare exception to this rule is the Anna’s Hummingbird that stays along the Pacific Coast year after year. With that said, […]

Crows vs Ravens: How to Tell the Difference (With Pictures)

Crows and ravens look extremely similar, and many people have a difficult time telling them apart. Some people even believe they are the same animal with different names in different parts of the world. If you would like to learn how to distinguish these two amazing birds, you’ve come to the right place. We’re about […]

Where Do Ducks Sleep? How Do They Decide?

Here is a great question to ask at your next trivia night: Where do ducks sleep? Since ducks are birds, many people think ducks would sleep in nests like their very distant winged family members. But have you ever seen a duck nest in a tree? The question remains unanswered: where do ducks sleep? The […]

Do Ducks Migrate? Where Do They Go?

Birds notoriously fly south for the winter—depending on where you live on the map. Maybe they leave your area in search of greener lands—or perhaps they come to visit you instead. Either way, these waterfowl travel long distances to maintain survival in harsh winter months. While each duck species is a little different—generally speaking, almost […]

7 Ducks With Green Heads (With Pictures for Identification)

Mallards are the duck breed commonly known for having bright, iridescent green heads — specifically, male Mallards in the breeding season. But several other duck breeds have green heads too! All ducks with green heads are males, known as drakes, and often have a far more colorful plumage than females overall. After breeding season, males […]