Hummingbird Facts

Hummingbird Facts explores the fascinating world of these tiny birds, delving into their unique biology and natural history. It reveals how hummingbirds achieve their extraordinary hovering flight, a feat made possible by their specialized wing structure and musculature, allowing lift on both upstrokes and downstrokes. The book also investigates their incredibly high metabolism, driven by a constant need for energy to fuel their rapid wingbeats. Their digestive system and metabolic pathways ...