Hummingbirds are small birds about three inches long only that can be seen in America. They are named for the characteristic hum made by their wings. Hummingbirds can move their wings about fifty times a second. They are the only birds that have this unique flight; they can fly right, left, up and down, backwards and even upside down. They are small birds with elongated bill allowing them to feed upon nectar. Most hummingbirds are bright in color.

Great way to enjoy hummingbirds is to make a hummingbird garden; these birds like to eat. They eat every ten minutes to easily replace the lost energy due to constant flying. They are very attracted to flowers especially those red and yellow flowers; these is their main food but they also get insects and worms for their young. Hummingbirds does not care with the smell of the flowers since they have no sense of smell, they are very attracted with colors and nectar content. If you want to have a hummingbird garden, have plants that are flowering or the flowers itself that have different colors. Some of the plants hummingbirds like are azalea, butterfly bush, flame acanthus, morning glory, cypress vine, coral bells, lupine, yucca, fuchsia, petunia and many more. Never spray pesticides to your flowering plants it is harmful for hummingbirds.

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