An Inside Look Into A Hummingbird's Diet

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Why Do Hummingbirds Love Nectar So Much?

To sustain their fast-paced lifestyle, these little creatures have evolved a specialized high-sugar diet. 

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Why Do Hummingbirds Love Nectar So Much?

In order to start the “engine” within them, hummingbirds require an equivalent of what would be 150,000 calories for a human. 

Why Do Hummingbirds Love Nectar So Much?

Hummingbirds need to consume double their own body weight in food each day.

Are Hummingbirds Herbivores?

Hummingbirds have a rather interesting diet that consists of drinking nectar from various flowers, as well as eating small insects such as aphids.

Hummingbird Diet During The Winter

In winter, hummingbirds may not have access to their typical nectar-rich diet, as flowers, unfortunately, don’t bloom during this period.

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At What Time Of Day Do They Feed?

Hummingbirds can eat from dawn to dusk. 

At What Time Of Day Do They Feed?

The flowers in most cases close at night and open early in the morning, so hummingbirds, just like humans, will rush to breakfast.

Are hummingbirds herbivores?

No, they are omnivores. Their diet is based on nectar from flowers, as well as broken fruit that they can source natural sugar. 

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