Hummingbird in Flight #1
by Charlene Adler
Title
Hummingbird in Flight #1
Artist
Charlene Adler
Medium
Photograph - Photography
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This tiny Ruby Throated Hummingbird was in midair in front of the window looking in. It amazes me how fast their wings move. This photograph was taken in Wisconsin.
Hummingbirds are birds native to the Americas and comprise the biological family Trochilidae. With about 360 species, they occur from Alaska to Tierra del Fuego, but the vast majority of the species are found in the tropics. They are small birds, with most species measuring 7.5–13 cm (3–5 in) in length. The smallest extant hummingbird species is the 5 cm (2.0 in) bee hummingbird, which weighs less than 2.0 g (0.07 oz). The largest hummingbird species is the 23 cm (9.1 in) giant hummingbird, weighing 18–24 grams (0.63–0.85 oz). They are specialized for feeding on flower nectar, but all species also consume flying insects or spiders.
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April 24th, 2022
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