14 Interesting Facts about Hummingbirds - Facts for Kids | Educational Videos by Mocomi

presents: Hummingbirds Facts for Kids Hummingbirds are the tiniest birds in the world. A hummingbird will take about 250 breaths per minute while at rest. Hummingbirds have an average life span of about 5 years. 30% of a hummingbird’s weight consists of flight muscles. Hummingbirds need to eat on average 7 times per hour for about 30-60 seconds. A gorget is the patch of bright flashing colored feathers of the hummingbird’s neck. Hummingbirds have no sense of smell but can see farther and hear better than humans. Hummingbirds have very weak feet and can barely walk. They prefer to fly, like to perch, spending most of their life perching. A hummingbird’s brain is 4.2% of its body weight, the largest proportion in the bird kingdom. Hummingbirds are the only birds that can fly forward, backwards. They can hover in mid-air, fly sideways and even upside-down. Hummingbirds have tiny hairs on the tip of the tongue to help lap up nectar. Hummingbirds are very smart and they can remember every flower they have been to, and how long it will take a flower to refill. A hummingbird’s favorite color is red and they like tubular type flowers the most. Hummingbirds can see ultraviolet light. Hummingbirds lay the smallest eggs of all birds, measuring less than 1/2 inch long. #Hummingbirds #Facts #SmallestBird For more interesting facts about Hummingbirds, go to: Watch more educational videos in one go here For more fun facts videos and interactive articles, visit: Next Video in the Fun Fact Series Previous Video in the Fun Fact Series Subscribe here for new and interesting content every week ► ► Press Bell Icon 🔔; For Latest Updates. Thanks for watching! Don’t forget to give us a Thumbs Up 👍! Follow Mocomi Kids - Top educational website for kids, on Facebook on Twitter on Pinterest on Instagram - on LinkedIn