Hummingbirds

Hummingbirds are the worlds smallest birds, their range extends from Alaska during the summer in North America to Chili on the tip of South America. Ecuador has the most (100+)species but even Mexico has more than 50 species and 4 species migrate and breed in Canada.
Normal speed during flight is between 25 – 30 mph, and during normal flight a hummingbird’s wings beat about 60-80 times per second. Hummingbirds are the only birds that can fly both forward and backwards, and hummingbirds can also hover in mid-air, fly sideways and even upside-down.
Beija-Flor: Portuguese for Flower-Kisser.
Chupaflor: Spanish for Flower-Sucker.
Joyas Voladoras: Spanish for Flying-Jewels.
Picaflor: Spanish for Flower-Nibbler.
El Zunzun: Caribbean for The Hummer.

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