41. Hummingbird Facts And Information Hummingbird facts and information about Hummingbird feeding, hummingbird flight, metabolism of hummingbirds, range,torpor, life span and species. http://howtoenjoyhummingbirds.com/

Hummingbird Facts and Information Hummingbird is a small bird of the Trochilidae family. The rapid beating of their wings makes the distinctive humming sound from which they get their name. Hummingbird Range Hummingbirds are found only in North America and South America. They are found as far north as southeastern Alaska and as far south as southern Chile. South America has the biggest variety of hummingbirds and more than half the species are found there. The country of Ecuador in northwestern South America has the largest number of any one country with 163 different species. There are over fifty species that regularly breed in Mexico. Sixteen different species breed in the United States, but the Ruby-throated Hummingbird is the only one that breeds east of the Mississippi River. And four species breed in Canada. male Ruby-throated hummingbird Author - Michelle Lynn Reynolds, Author grants permission to upload under GFDL. A close relative to the Ruby-throated, the Black-chinned Hummingbird , is the most widespread and common species in Canada and the western United States male Black- chinned hummingbird Permission is granted to copy, distribute and or modify this image under the terms of the

42. Hummingbirds Chirp With Tail Feathers When Diving Feb 1, 2008 The male Anna s hummingbird creates a loud squeak with its tail feathers during rapid dives, according to research that offers the first http://news.nationalgeographic.com/news/2008/02/080201-tails-chirp.html

National Geographic News, Reporting Your World Daily Wednesday, May 28, 2008 MAIN ANIMAL NEWS ANCIENT WORLD ENVIRONMENT NEWS ... VIDEO Hummingbirds Chirp With Tail Feathers When Diving Susan Brown for National Geographic News February 1, 2008 Loud chirps during male hummingbirds' aerial displays come from the birds' tails, not their throats, a new study says. Anna's hummingbirds make rapid, swooping dives during courtship rituals that are punctuated by high-frequency squeaks. Enlarge Photo Printer Friendly Email to a Friend SHARE Digg StumbleUpon Reddit RELATED Fluorescent Feathers Give Parrots Added Allure in Courtship, Study Finds (January 4, 2002) Photos: Hummingbirds, Flights of Fancy Nemo's Secret: Clownfish Use "Snappy" Trick to Make Weird Sounds (May 17, 2007) Instead of acting like a whistle, which creates sound when air moves through a constriction, the birds' feathers vibrate like the reed in a clarinet. "This is a new way for a bird to make a sound," said study co-author Christopher Clark of the Museum of Vertebrate Zoology in Berkeley, California. Clark and colleague Teresa Feo report their findings this week in the journal Proceedings of the Royal Society B.

43. Hummingbirds By Maureen This site is all about RubyThroated hummingbirds! Here you will find Also on this site are links to other hummingbird websites that I find http://hummingbirdsbymaureen.com/

Note: All images, video and text on this site are the property of the photographer. Use of this material is forbidden without written consent from the owner. For permission, contact Maureen E Lynn Do you or anyone you know love trains? Anchor Videos is your home for over 1200 Railroad, Train, Steam, Diesel, and Traction Videos and DVDs! Click on the link here or on the Contact Us page to enter the world of trains: Anchor Videos Hummingbirds by Maureen Photo #2005-1007 2005-1014 Another Site to Check Out: Anchor Videos This site is all about Ruby-Throated hummingbirds! Here you will find many photos and a couple of video clips for your enjoyment. Do you like products with hummingbird pictures on them? Check out my Hummingbird Stores ! Here you will find some of my photos available on products like Custom Postage Stamps, Hats, T-Shirts, Mugs, Calendars, Apparel, Greeting Cards, Stickers, Prints and Posters, etc. Also on this site are links to other hummingbird websites that I find interesting and informative. Check out the Other Hummingbird Links page.

44. The Dixie Hummingbirds A pioneering force behind the evolution of the modern gospel quartet sound, the Dixie hummingbirds were among the longestlived and most successful groups http://afgen.com/dixie.html

The Dixie Hummingbirds A pioneering force behind the evolution of the modern gospel quartet sound, the Dixie Hummingbirds were among the longest-lived and most successful groups of their era; renowned for their imaginative arrangements, progressive harmonies and all-around versatility, they earned almost universal recognition as the greatest Southern quartet of their generation, and their influence spread not only over the world of spiritual music but also inspired secular artists ranging from Jackie Wilson to Bobby "Blue" Bland to the Temptations. Formed in Greenville, South Carolina by James B. Davis, the Dixie Hummingbirds began their career during the late '30s as a jubilee-styled act; joined in 1938 by 13-year-old baritone phenom Ira Tucker and bass singer extraordinaire Willie Bobo, a former member of the Heavenly Gospel Singers, the group made their recorded debut a year later on Decca, where they issued singles including "Soon Will Be Done with the Troubles of This World," "Little Wooden Church" and "Joshua Journeyed to Jericho." Return to: Gospel Music Home Page

45. Hummingbirds Of Texas Written for a general audience, with spectacular images for birders and nature enthusiasts at every level, hummingbirds of Texas reveals the enormous appeal http://www.tamu.edu/upress/BOOKS/2005/shackelford.htm

SEARCH BY Title Author Subject Series CONSORTIUM Bright Sky State House/ McWhiney SMU TCU ... Winedale DIRECTORIES Classroom Adoption Author's Guidelines Order E-News ... Web Links WHO WE ARE About Us Contact Us AFJ;KLAFD AFJL;KFDA nature guides Hummingbirds of Texas with Their New Mexico and Arizona Ranges Clifford E. Shackelford, Madge M. Lindsay, and C. Mark Klym Photographs by Sid and Shirley Rucker Illustrations by Clemente Guzman III Foreword by Greg W. Lasley Written for a general audience, with spectacular images for birders and nature enthusiasts at every level, Hummingbirds of Texas reveals the enormous appeal of this tiniest and shiniest of birds. The book opens with a look at the many manifestations of the human attraction to these flying jewels. • The Hummingbird Roundup, a citizen-science project run by the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department has recruited hundreds of people to feed hummingbirds and record their activities throughout the state. • The Rockport–Fulton Hummer/Bird Celebration, one of several festivals dedicated to hummingbirds, draws thousands of people each fall to the Texas coast where birds gather in huge numbers before migrating south. • Bird-loving landowners invite the public to enjoy hummingbirds that live and breed on their ranches. • Tips make attracting hummingbirds to your own lawn or garden easy, such as what to plant in the ground or in pots and how to choose and take care of feeders. The authors then showcase the nineteen different hummingbird species that have appeared in the region covered by the book. Magnificent color photographs and original artwork aid in identification and accompany descriptions, range maps, and abundance graphs for each species.

46. Hinterland Who's Who - Ruby-throated Hummingbird The Rubythroated Hummingbird Archilochus colubris is the most common and widely distributed of the hummingbirds in Canada. From the tip of its bill to the http://www.hww.ca/hww2.asp?id=71

47. Tucson Hummingbird Project The Tucson hummingbird Project is part of a hummingbird reconciliation effort and ecological study done at the University of Arizona. http://hummingbirds.arizona.edu/

TUCSON HUMMINGBIRD PROJECT Spreading the beauty of hummingbirds throughout the city Home Sign up Instructions Feeder information ... NEWS and UPDATES What is the Tucson Hummingbird Project? The Tucson hummingbird Project is part of a hummingbird reconciliation effort and ecological study done at the University of Arizona. The purpose of the project is to increase native hummingbird diversity in Tucson, monitor the abundance of hummingbirds and study their community ecology. Who can participate in this project? Anyone living in or around Tucson, AZ, who is interested in increasing hummingbird diversity around his/her home and enjoys watching them. Participants of all backgrounds can act as citizen scientists and join the effort to conserve, monitor and study the hummingbird populations around Tucson. All you have to do is follow these steps: Sign up for the project.

48. Anna's Hummingbird The Anna s Hummingbird feeds on a large variety of flowers as well as insects and spiders. The Anna s Hummingbird eats more arthropods than most http://www.laspilitas.com/California_birds/Hummingbirds/Anna's_Hummingbird/Anna'

Select the right native plant Native Plant Nurseries Garden Design Help Search WWW Search Las Pilitas Wildlife Plant communities How to do- ideas Class Notes ... EXtreme Gardens Anna's Hummingbirds, Calypte anna Diet of the Anna's Hummingbird The Anna's Hummingbird feeds on a large variety of flowers as well as insects and spiders. The Anna's Hummingbird eats more arthropods than most hummingbirds. It is not a myth that hummingbirds favor red flowers; however, sugar content takes preference over color. Behavior of the Anna's Hummingbird Anna's Hummingbirds, like all hummingbirds, are incredible fliers. They can hover as well as fly backwards. They are finicky eaters, as they need high energy food to maintain their incredible metabolisms. According to Welty and Baptista, the humming bird probably has the highest metabolic rate of any vertebrate. They also have the highest heart rate of any bird. The Blue-throated hummingbird was recorded to have a heart rate of 1260 beats per minute (Lasiewski and Lasiewski, 1967). Smaller hummingbirds will have an even faster heart rate. So in order to get the most energy from their nectar collection they test each flower and upon determining the one with the highest sugar content will return to it preferentially. Areas containing flowers with high energy nectar are sought after and fought aggressively for. The Anna's Hummingbird and Sage The Anna's Hummingbird also likes

49. Concerted Efforts - Dixie Hummingbirds The Dixie hummingbirds are an institution. While they have always remained deeply rooted in the gospel tradition, their influence has made itself known far http://www.concertedefforts.com/artists_dixi.html

Biography Quotes Itinerary Links/Downloads Dixie Hummingbirds - Biography The Dixie Hummingbirds are an institution. While they have always remained deeply rooted in the gospel tradition, their influence has made itself known far and wide in American popular music. Perhaps Isaac Hayes has put it most eloquently: "In the beginning, after the word, and before there was rap, hip-hop, disco, punk, funk, metal, soul, Motown, rock-a-billy, before bebop, doo-wop, and the big band swing there was the Dixie Hummingbirds." The group began their remarkable journey in 1920s Greenville, South Carolina, organized by gospel great James B. Davis, then 12 years old. After singing together in church through their high school years, Davis and his friends embarked on a ten-year stint of "wildcatting" - taking their act on the road to build up a reputation. In 1939, they began recording on the prestigious Decca label, and in the early 1940s they moved to Philadelphia, where easy access to a range of venues allowed them to make a name for themselves on an even larger scale. By 1942, the Dixie Hummingbirds were wowing audiences at Cafe Society, New York's first integrated nightclub, backed by legendary jazz saxophonist Lester Young. In the 1950s, they routinely brought down the house at the Apollo Theater. The group broke into the popular consciousness in 1966 (http://youtube.com/watch?v=2M_OY88YYms), when they prompted a standing ovation at the Newport Folk Festival, and still greater fame was in store in 1973, when they backed Paul Simon on his smash hit "Loves Me Like a Rock." The Birds' own rendition of the tune won them a Grammy in 1974. (http://youtube.com/watch?v=4eDGUfvh6PQ)

50. The Hummingbirds' Gift According to the legend, how did the hummingbirds show Consuela to use a natural resource in a new way? (The birds showed her how to weave the dry wheat http://www.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/curriculum/Socialstd/grade3/Hummingbirds_Gift

Economics and Geography Lessons The Hummingbirds' Gift MCPS Status of Book as of 4/4/96 Not Evaluated Title The Hummingbirds' Gift by Stefan Czernecki and Timothy Rhodes (Hyperion Books for Children, New York, NY, 1994) Lesson Developed by Barbara S. Yingling Literature Annotation : This story, beautifully illustrated with native artwork, tells the legend of how the Tarascan Indians of Mexico learned to weave the traditional straw figures called panicuas. Weaving the figures, which are used in celebrating the holiday called the Day of the Dead, offers the Tarascans an income in years when drought limits the production of wheat. Grade Level Duration : 60 minutes Economic Concepts : Scarcity, Production, Specialization Geography Themes : Place, Relationships: Humans and Environments, Movement (Cultural Transmission) MSPAP Outcomes and Indicators Economic Outcome : Students will demonstrate an understanding of the historical development and current status of economic principles, institutions, and processes needed to be effective citizens, consumers, and workers in American Society. Indicators Identify economic resources located within a community.

51. Living The Scientific Life (The Archives): Hummingbirds And Torpor Suddenly, an indignant Anna s Hummingbird, Calypte anna, confronts me, beakto-nose, demanding his breakfast. Shivering, I retreat quickly into the kitchen http://girlscientist.blogspot.com/2005/09/hummingbirds-and-torpor.html

@import url("http://www.blogger.com/css/blog_controls.css"); @import url("http://www.blogger.com/dyn-css/authorization.css?targetBlogID=7836079"); Living the Scientific Life "The universe is full of magical things, patiently waiting for our wits to grow sharper." — Eden Phillpotts. Tuesday, September 27, 2005 Hummingbirds and Torpor A flash of scarlet and emerald zooms past me as I poke my sleepy head out of the kitchen door, a vibrant splash of summer color against the sullen winter sky. Suddenly, an indignant Anna's Hummingbird, Calypte anna , confronts me, beak-to-nose, demanding his breakfast. Shivering, I retreat quickly into the kitchen to prepare warm sugar water for my feathery guest. Hummingbirds are classified into the avian family, Trochilidae, which is from the Greek word, trochilos , or "small bird." In fact, the smallest avian species alive today is the thumb-sized Bee Hummingbird, Mellisuga helenae , found exclusively on the island of Cuba. With a total length of 2.25 inches (5 centimeters) and a weight of 0.07 ounces (2 grams), this tiny bird can comfortably perch on the eraser at the end of a pencil. There are more than 330 described species of hummingbirds, and occasionally a new species is discovered by ornithologists and added to the list. Even though most people think of them exclusively as tropical birds, hummingbirds are found in diverse habitats, ranging from the wettest to the driest, from sea level to over 14,000 feet (4400 meters).

52. Hummingbird Photography And Other Louisiana Photos By Joe Turner hummingbirds are my photo specialty . For most of the year here in Louisiana we have essentially only the Rubythroated hummingbird which breeds here. http://www.drjoephoto.com/

Dr. Joe's Photos Louisiana Photography Louisiana birds, plantation homes, Christmas bonfires and local high school sports "Specializing" in hummingbird photography By Joe Turner MD Hummingbirds are my photo "specialty". For most of the year here in Louisiana we have essentially only the Ruby-throated hummingbird which breeds here. In the winter, however, we have a large number of "western" hummingbirds which winter here. In fact, there have been a total of 12 species of hummingbirds recorded in this state. So far I have photographed 10 species of hummingbirds. I have created separate index pages for each species of hummingbird. Click on a picture to link to a particular species, or click on the first and you can page through all the photographs. I am by no means a hummingbird plant expert, but I have made an attempt to include the names of the plants at which the birds are feeding. If you would like a copy of my yard's hummingbird plant list with comments, you can download the Word file here. There are also links to pages of other non-hummingbird bird photographs, plantation homes and Christmas bonfires. I am now offering high quality prints for sale online. Please click on the following link for print and purchase information: Sales Info.

53. Flowers And Plants Which Attract Hummingbirds To Your Garden Gardeners guide to creating a hummingbird garden, including flowers and plants which attract hummingbirds to your garden, as well as creating a suitable http://www.thegardenhelper.com/hummingbird.html

Celebrating 10 years of helping your gardens grow! The Garden Helper Gardening Basics "How to" Guides House plants ... The Gardener's Forum Creating a Hummingbird Garden Habitat Hummingbird Flowers and Plants What flowers are good to plant to have hummingbirds visit your flower garden. My mother has an Angles trumpet that she has a hummingbird visit. Are there other flowers I can plant? Thank you for your time.. April 3,1999 A good hummingbird garden takes more than just flowers for the hummingbirds. Aside from the nectar filled flowers which you will grow, a good hummingbird garden must also consist of an entire habitat for the birds. Make certain that there is always fresh water available for drinking as well as for bathing. Create both sun and shade areas in your hummingbird garden. Hummingbirds need a place in shade to perch as well as to build their nests. Willows and Eucalyptus trees provide nesting materials which your hummingbirds will use, along with bits of leaves, spider webs, moss, and lichens to build their tiny nests. Hummingbirds must feed 3-5 times per hour and your hummingbirds may become reliant on your garden for it's food, but there may be periods when there are no blossoms from which they can get nectar. It is a good idea to provide hummingbird feeders hung about thirty feet apart throughout your garden for these times. The best color for a feeder is bright red to attract the birds from a distance. Never fill your feeders with anything but sugar-water mix of 1 part sugar to 4 parts water. Do not use food coloring of any kind, and never, never use honey. (Honey can develop a fungus which can be fatal to hummingbirds)

54. How Hummingbirds Chirp: It's All In The Tail Feb 8, 2008 The title of their UC Berkeley study sums it up The Anna s hummingbird chirps with its tail a new mechanism of sonation in birds. http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/c/a/2008/02/08/MN6FUU96H.DTL

55. Enjoyable_Hummingbirds Clear closeup photos of ruby-throated hummingbirds. http://www.e-hummingbirds.com/

@import url(http://www.homestead.com/~media/elements/Text/font_styles.css); Russ Thompson - Louisville, Ky Suggestions or comments - e-mail me russlouky@insightbb.com This page was last updated: May 16, 2008 Enjoyable Hummingbirds Click here for thumbnails Do you like jigsaw puzzles? Click here for some hummingbird puzzles - NEW JIGSAW PUZZLES Page Two Page Three Page Four ... Page One *My videos captured hummingbirds eating from handheld flowers, handheld feeders, and eating directly from the palm of my hand. Links Fifty photos from 2005-2006 that can be viewed at your own speed FatBirder Web Ring Linking Birders Worldwide Join 2006 HUMMER VIDEOS 2007 Video One Video Four Video Six SLIDESHOW HUMMINGBIRDS-2005 - RUBY-THROATED HUMMINGBIRD PHOTOS 2005 RUBY-THROATED HUMMINGBIRDS' FORKED OR SPLIT TRANSLUCENT TONGUE PHOTOS SLIDESHOW HUMMINGBIRDS-2006 - RUBY-THROATED HUMMINGBIRD PHOTOS 2006 SLIDESHOW HUMMINGBIRDS-2007 - RUBY-THROATED HUMMINGBIRD PHOTOS 2007 A few of my first hummingbird photos with some info can be viewed - just CLICK HERE Hummingbird Clips 1 Hummingbird Clips 2 Hummingbird ... GIF 20 Please check out my other site for more photos and features.

56. ENature: FieldGuides: Species Detail Family Trochilidae, hummingbirds view all from this family Range The only hummingbird that breeds east of Mississippi River. http://www.enature.com/fieldguides/detail.asp?recnum=BD0119

57. How To Attract Hummingbirds - How To Attract Hummingbirds Part 1 hummingbirds information including hummingbird migration, behavior, lifespan, feeders, diet, books and FAQ. http://www.birds-n-garden.com/how_to_attract_hummingbirds.html

Hummingbirds - learn about hummingbirds and migration, how to attract them, feeder behavior, aggressive hummingbirds, myths and facts. Thank you for shopping with us. You should receive an Order Confirmation within 24 hours. Attract hummingbirds to your property with our tips and helpful information pages. Facts about hummingbirds and feeding hummingbirds. Attract Hummingbirds The behavior of hummingbirds at feeders can be very interesting. Learn how to place and care for your hummingbird feeders. PRODUCTS Plant Stands or Carts Fluorescent Grow Lights Indoor Plant Stands and Flower Carts Table Top Fluorescent Grow Lights or Lamps CURRENT BEST SELLERS Most Popular Products BIRD FEEDING PRODUCTS Wild Bird Feeders Hopper Bird Feeders Squirrel Proof or Resistant Bird Feeders Tube Wild Bird Feeders Window Bird Feeders ... Bird feeders and products - from recycled waste Product menu continues on right side of page. Hummingbirds in North America Page 1 - Information about hummingbirds HOMEMADE NECTAR RECIPE FOR HUMMINGBIRD FEEDERS: Boil 1 part granulated sugar to 4 parts water.

58. Classroom Projects -- Butterfly Gardens Learning to entice hummingbirds to the schoolyard by fulfilling their basic It features two active games to introduce hummingbirds plus several ideas http://www.kidsgardening.com/growingideas/PROJECTS/mar04/pg1.html

Kidsgardening Home Member Log-in Store Click here for printer-friendly version. March/April Hooked on Hummingbirds Invite the dynamos of the bird world into your schoolyard and curriculum Their spectacular beauty, fearless nature, and astonishing powers of flight captivate our attention and make hummingbirds among the most beloved of all birds. Who wouldn’t be awed by a creature weighing a mere six grams that, fueled by flower nectar and insects, can manage to fly nonstop for 600 miles? And that’s just for starters. Because they are found in every North American state (except Hawaii) and are relatively easy to attract, these remarkable birds can be an endless source of interest for students and teachers. Learning to entice hummingbirds to the schoolyard by fulfilling their basic needs is an ideal springboard for hooking students on science, math, geography, and other disciplines. As they engage with these hovering jewels up close and observe firsthand their interactions with one another, feeders, and garden and wild plants, your young scientists will be motivated to pursue a host of questions. This month’s Curriculum Connections offer a variety of ways to invite hummingbirds into your schoolyard and curriculum. It features two active games to introduce hummingbirds plus several ideas for creating inviting habitats and designing investigations. The

59. Hummingbirds (Trochiliformes) An introduction to biology, classification and ecology of Trochiliformes (hummingbirds) http://www.earthlife.net/birds/trochiliformes.html

Hummingbirds Hummingbirds are small colourful birds, in areas where they occur they are seen in peoples gardens. Their hovering, or sudden darting flight is very distinctive allowing most people to recognise them immediately. The smallest species is the Bee Hummingbird ( Mellisuga helenae ) which is also the smallest bird in the world. The largest species is the Giant Hummingbird ( Patagonia gigas ) which is 20 cm (8 in) in length and weights about 20g, 2/3 of an ounce. Not really that big you might think, but quite large for a hummingbird with their high energy demands Hummingbirds are all very similar structurally they are related to swifts and have similarly short legs and reduced bones in their wings. They do not walk and use their legs and feet only for perching. They are therefore excellent flyers capable of flying sideways, backwards and of hovering with high precision. Their wing beat rate varies from 8-10 beats per second in the Giant Hummingbirds through 20-25 beats per second in the mid-sized species to 70 beats per second in the smaller species. The name Hummingbird comes from the sound made by the wings in flight. Hummingbirds have a body temperature of around 105 degrees F, higher than most birds. To maintain this temperature throughout the night would require very large reserves of energy. The Hummingbirds avoid this problem by letting their body temperature drop during the night. Below a certain temperature hummingbirds can enter a state of torpor. Migratory species and those with more northerly, southerly or mountain distributions tend to fall into torpor more fully during the night. Whether or not a particular bird enters torpor overnight depends not only on the air temperature, but also on how much the bird was able to find to eat around dusk.

60. Hummingbirds Like Sweet Stuff | NewsOK.com Mar 11, 2008 Q What plants will attract hummingbirds to the landscape? A hummingbirds fascinate young and old alike. It is a treat to glimpse one of http://newsok.com/article/3215466/1205370583

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