Not only are the hummingbirds incredibly cute and attractive with their hums, mid-air hover, and their brilliant iridescent plumage, but these little creatures possess some amazing abilities as well
A large majority of hummingbird species live in Central and South Americas, with only a couple of dozen species migrating to North America to spend the summers there.
The bird was banded in Colorado in 1976 when she was a one-year old adult and was then recaptured at the same region 11 years later in 1987—thus making her at least 12 years old.
Some of the larger species, such as the Buff-Bellied Hummingbirds or the Giant Hummingbird (largest of all known species), typically live significantly longer.
It is also important to remember that many hummers also die a slow and painful death due to starvation.
For Hummingbird Species that return to their southern habitats in winters, the return migration to the US and Canada begins at the start of the spring and they are typically back in their summer territories in mid to late March
The main ritual of the courtship is the energetic and exciting air shows whereby a male bird will go up in the air anywhere between 50 and 150 feet and will then plummet straight down at a breakneck speed