The Cornell Lab Bird Academy › Discussion Groups › The Wonderful World of Hummingbirds › How Hummingbirds Rule the Nectar World
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I think what surprised me were some of the statistics and facts shared in this lesson. For instance, I knew hummingbirds needed to rest or conserve energy, but I didn't know that this could account for about 75% of their day. I also found it interesting to learn what it takes for hummingbirds to be able to fly and hover to do their daily tasks, as it was more complicated than I thought.
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agreed, and well put
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I am concerned about how do Hummingbirds deal with bees.
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I noticed that they avoid them but I have seen them perch on the other side of the feeder from the bees. I've read that they do get stung and it is mostly fatal. Not sure where I read that or how accurate that comment was.
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