In fact, they consume half their weight in sugar every day. To achieve this, they can be seen flitting around from one flower to the next feeding every 10 to 15 minutes. Insects and small spiders provide the bird with protein. There are 319 varieties of hummingbird and they all live on the American continents. The smallest is the bee hummingbird of Cuba, which is only 2 inches in length and the largest is the Patagona Gigas of North America, which reaches 5 or 6 inches in length.
Hummingbirds are fearless and inquisitive creatures.
They will often feed from a human hand. They will also defend their territory against any other bird. Despite all of these admirable qualities however, the hummingbird is deficient in the musical department. It does not have a singing voice. The hummingbird is a unique and marvellous creature an intricately engineered little bundle of energy.