Hummingbirds have very few feathers compared to other birds, with this number ranging between 1,000 and 1,500.
A hummingbird’s flight muscles make up only 25 to 30 percent of its total weight.
The average lifespan of a hummingbird is three to twelve years.
Although hummingbirds are very small, they chase and attack larger birds of prey, such as crows, kites, and vultures.
Most of the Large sized hummingbirds, like the Harbola, can lower their body temperature at night to store their energy.
The amazing stick-like tail hummingbird has only four tail feathers, whereas other hummingbirds have up to ten tail feathers.
The ends of the two tail feathers of the male bird are broad and flattened. They are used by female hummingbirds during mating selection.
Male long-tailed hermit hummingbirds form singing groups called licks and compete with each other to attract mates.
During pre-mating, male hummingbirds wave their black tail feathers.
Crested hummingbirds are very well camouflaged in their forest habitats, but only the male bird has a black crest along with white, green, and black plumage.
Hummingbirds with puffy feet look like they are wearing feather gloves. The color of these gloves varies from species to species.
