Difference between revisions of "Hummingbird"
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* ''Encyclopedia Britannica'', http://www.britannica.com Comment: "hummingbird." Encyclopædia Britannica. 2005. Encyclopædia Britannica Premium Service 18 Mar. 2005 . | * ''Encyclopedia Britannica'', http://www.britannica.com Comment: "hummingbird." Encyclopædia Britannica. 2005. Encyclopædia Britannica Premium Service 18 Mar. 2005 . | ||
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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
Giant Hummingbird, Patagona gigas
Hummingbird
Sources Checked for Data in Record
- Encyclopedia Britannica, http://www.britannica.com Comment: "hummingbird." Encyclopædia Britannica. 2005. Encyclopædia Britannica Premium Service 18 Mar. 2005 .
- Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia, at http://www.wikipedia.com Comment: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hummingbird