What does a hummingbird?

Hummingbirds need more than nectar, and knowing what hummingbirds eat can help backyard birders attract hungry hummingbirds with ease. read more

Hummingbirds do not spend all day flying, as the energy cost would be prohibitive; the majority of their activity consists simply of sitting or perching. Hummingbirds eat many small meals and consume around half their weight in nectar (twice their weight in nectar, if the nectar is 25% sugar) each day. read more

is a question often asked of hummer enthusiasts. It's a simple question, and you'd think the answer would be simple too. But hummingbirds are an enigma. read more