FEATHERY FRIDAY# 36
We’ve strapped on our hiking gear today to meet the world’s largest hummingbird high in the Andes Mountains! We’ll need some hiking snacks and binoculars to catch a glimpse of this bird! Are you ready to do this? Let’s go meet the…
MEET THE GIANT HUMMINGBIRD!
Range/Habitat: Western South America/ mountains
Diet: Herbivore: nectar
Length/Weight: 8-9”/ 5/8-11/16 oz
Conservation Status: Common
Fun Facts:
- The Giant Hummingbird is the largest hummingbird on the planet.
- They eat mostly nectar, usually from agave plants.
- Giant Hummingbirds often glide when flying.
- They are brownish-green and much less colorful than most other hummingbirds.
- Giant hummingbirds often live in high altitudes.
These amazing birds live in a special habitat. They are big for hummingbirds, but only weigh a fraction of what other species of birds their sizes do! Cool!
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Very cool bird, and nice pics. Thanks for sharing these. 🙂
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Wow! How big are they in comparison to those we see here in the US?
Oh yes! Ruby throated hummingbirds (the most common around here) are around 2-3″! We do think giant is kind of an overstatement for a 7″ bird :)!