Difference between revisions of "Hummingbird"

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[[File:1976.514-E1380CR-d1.jpg|thumb|Feather brisé fan<br>MFA# 1976.514]]
 
== Description ==
 
== Description ==
  
Several species of tiny birds (family Trochilidae) that are capable of hovering and flying backwards. Hummingbirds are native to the Americas with most of the species occurring in South America. They feed on flower nectar and insects. They often have [http://cameo.mfa.org/materials/fullrecord.asp?name=iridescence iridescent] or gem-like plumage that has been used for decoration in fans, headdresses, and hats.
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Several species of tiny birds (family Trochilidae) that are capable of hovering and flying backwards. Hummingbirds are native to the Americas with most of the species occurring in South America. They feed on flower nectar and insects. They often have [[iridescence|iridescent]] or gem-like plumage that has been used for decoration in fans, headdresses, and hats.
  
 
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==Resources and Citations==
  
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* ''Encyclopedia Britannica'', http://www.britannica.com  Comment: "hummingbird." Accessed 18 Mar. 2005 .
  
* ''Encyclopedia Britannica'', http://www.britannica.com  Comment: "hummingbird." Encyclopdia Britannica. 2005. Encyclopdia Britannica Premium Service  18 Mar. 2005 .
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* Wikipedia: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hummingbird
 
 
* Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia, at http://www.wikipedia.com  Comment: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hummingbird
 
  
  
  
 
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Latest revision as of 16:45, 9 September 2022

Feather brisé fan
MFA# 1976.514

Description

Several species of tiny birds (family Trochilidae) that are capable of hovering and flying backwards. Hummingbirds are native to the Americas with most of the species occurring in South America. They feed on flower nectar and insects. They often have iridescent or gem-like plumage that has been used for decoration in fans, headdresses, and hats.

Additional Images

Resources and Citations