Unknown things about hummingbirds

Hummingbirds are a small family of birds, with relatively large numbers of species, colorful feathers and nectar sucking.

According to experts, there are about 338 hummingbird species known in the world.Hummingbirds and swallowing birds were separated about 42 million years ago, in today's European and Asian regions.

The ancestors of hummingbirds now reside and grow in South America, especially in the Andes Mountains, about 22 million years ago.According to researchers, about 140 different species of hummingbirds are living in this area.

Most birds will create lift when they knock their wings down.Meanwhile, hummingbirds create lift when levitated by wings.Hummingbird motions take place very quickly and create a rather noisy sound.(Photo: discovery)

The unique color of hummingbirds will vary by species.In some species, sunlight reflected on the top coat creates different wavelengths of light, causing observers to see the color of their feathers at different levels.

Bee hummingbird is considered to be the smallest bird in the world.They are small in size, colorful in body and buzzing when flapping their wings.This bird settled in North America about 5 million years ago.

All hummingbirds eat nectar.Long beaks and long tongues are the features that make them easy to absorb nectar.

In the breeding season, males attract females by showing off the chest area, where the hair is most colorful, and moving the head from side to side to reflect the eye-catching light.Males can also perform while hovering to show their strength and control in front of their children.

The group of hummingbirds is quite small in size, made from leaves, strong spiders, branches and other materials.Bird's nest is built with structure and color similar to the surrounding environment and is very well protected.