In a magical moment captured on camera, a hungry hummingbird mistook a woman's hair for a vibrant flower. Sheena, an artist and image consultant from Argentina, embarked on a visit to the Parque das Aves bird sanctuary in Foz do Iguaçu, Brazil, earlier this month. Little did she know that this trip would lead to an unforgettable encounter with a tiny avian admirer. Located … [Read more...] about Hungry Hummingbird Mistakes Woman’s Hair for a Flower
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Newly Discovered Gold-Throated Hummingbird Hybrid Stuns Scientists
In a surprising discovery, scientists have found a new hybrid species of hummingbird with never-before-seen characteristics. The hybrid bird has a gold-colored throat and is believed to be a cross between two species of hummingbirds - the Amazilia luciae and the Amazilia tzacatl. The new species was discovered by Alejandro Rico-Guevara, a biologist at the University of … [Read more...] about Newly Discovered Gold-Throated Hummingbird Hybrid Stuns Scientists
Can a Hummingbird be killed by a Praying Mantis? Keep Your Hummingbirds Safe
You might be shocked to learn that a praying mantis can actually kill and consume a hummingbird. However, only large mantises up to 4 inches long are able to capture a hummingbird. However, if a mantis is hungry and a hummingbird enters its area of interest, it will probably use its powerful forearms to attack and capture the small bird. especially if the mantis is lurking … [Read more...] about Can a Hummingbird be killed by a Praying Mantis? Keep Your Hummingbirds Safe
A Little Hummingbird Enters A Woman’s Workshop and Calls Out For Assistance
"He flew and perched right next to me ...” As artist Chloe Barcelou settled down for another day of work in her New England studio, she was astonished to discover she wasn't alone. She turned to see a little green hummingbird, about the size of her hand, who seemed distressed. Barcelou told us, "I think he came to ask me for help." He took to the air and landed next to … [Read more...] about A Little Hummingbird Enters A Woman’s Workshop and Calls Out For Assistance
Natural Phenomenon Causes Hummingbird Wings to Turn into Tiny Rainbows
In an effort to understand what makes one species functionally eternal, researchers have just matched its DNA to that of its mortal relatives. There is immortality, but you have to be a jellyfish, not a deity or a vampire, to obtain it. Additionally, Turritopsis dohrnii, a species of cnidarian, is the only one known to have discovered the key to eternal life. The DNA of T. … [Read more...] about Natural Phenomenon Causes Hummingbird Wings to Turn into Tiny Rainbows