[DOC] [TLE] Sphingidae - Wikipedia [PAR] The Sphingidae are a family of moths (Lepidoptera), commonly known as hawk 
moths, sphinx moths, and hornworms; it includes about 1,450 species. It is best 
represented in the tropics, but species are found in every region. They are 
moderate to large in size and are distinguished among moths for their rapid, ... 
Their narrow wings and streamlined abdomens are adaptations for rapid... [DOC] [TLE] Hummingbird - Wikipedia [PAR] Hummingbirds are New World birds that constitute the family Trochilidae. They 
are among the ... They hover in mid-air at rapid wing-flapping rates, typically 
around 50 times per ... Thus, sexual selection will favor smaller male 
hummingbirds. ..... Because of their flying technique, these birds no longer have 
an alula, while the... [DOC] [TLE] Hawk Moths, Hornworms, and Sphinx Moths - Sphingidae - Details ... [PAR] They have long and rather fat bodies, narrow wings, and a fast flight with the ... 
Hawk moths insert their tongues, and sometimes their bodies, into nectar tubes to 
... These relationships range from strong one-to-one tongue- and tube-length ... in 
midair while they feed on nectar from flowers, so are sometimes mistaken for... [DOC] [TLE] Featured Creature: Hummingbird Hawk-Moth | Blog | Nature | PBS [PAR] Aug 11, 2015 ... While there are endless ways Nature has addressed these challenges, ... Like its 
namesake, the hummingbird hawk-moth hovers in front of flowers, ... Similar to 
other hovering insects, birds and bats, the hummingbird hawk-moth ... Insect 
wings are relatively rigid, so they are less efficient at this mode of... [DOC] [TLE] Like hummingbirds, the wings of the Hummingbird hawk-moth beat ... [PAR] Mar 24, 2016 ... Their long hollow tongues, which they use like a straw to suck up .... I was 
wondering if these moths were left over from mimicking ... The big similarities like 
rapid wing movements and long .... Sometimes it's a bit confusing of which it is! .... 
but I was so intrigued because it behaved like a hummingbird and I... [DOC] [TLE] The Trembling Naturalist and the Hummingbirds | The Beagle Project [PAR] Jun 10, 2012 ... The wings moved so rapidly, that they were scarcely visible, & so remaining ... 
These little birds flap their wings about 25-100 times per second, can ... Because 
flight is so energy intensive, they spend a lot of time ... moth which (when found in 
the New World) are sometimes mistaken for hummingbirds. They... [DOC] [TLE] BBC - Devon Great Outdoors - Nature - Hummingbird Hawk Moth ... [PAR] The hummingbird hawk moth has been sighted in large numbers in Devon as a ... 
"They are day flying moths with a wingspan of about two inches, so they're hard 
.... On 21/09/04 I saw one of these moths feeding off some of my flowers and was 
... I told a friend about what i described to be a moth with orange in its wings that... [DOC] [TLE] Sphinx Moth - Flickr [PAR] Hyles lineata - Also called Hawk Moth or White-Lined Sphinx Moth. ... I'll 
hopefully see these again, so I can try to get a better shot. .... Hummingbird moths 
flap their wings rapidly and can hover just like a hummingbird, sipping .... They 
are often mistaken for hummingbirds because of their rapid wing movement and 
habit of... [DOC] [TLE] Northern Virginia Birds - Prince William Conservation Alliance [PAR] In flight, they hold their necks and legs extend straight out. ... Stoutly built with 
small heads and short wings, these birds have short thick bills that are good for... [DOC] [TLE] About the Roarng Brook Nature Center [PAR] The red-tailed hawk will eat a wide variety of animals, including mice, squirrels, ... 
Red-tails flap their wings only when they need to, preferring to ride thermals 
instead. ... Because they are so small saw-whet owls sometimes have to eat their 
prey ... Notes: Unmistakable scavengers, these familiar birds can be seen flying... [DOC] [TLE] Hummingbird Imposters | Missouri Department of Conservation [PAR] Jun 2, 2001

Question: Because hawk moths flap their wings so rapidly, they are sometimes mistaken for these small birds
Answer: hummingbirds