Their diet is very high in sugar, consisting mainly of nectar and tree sap. They also eat some insects, to add protein to their diet. Their beak is not exactly designed for insect catching so they often prey on insects that move through the air rather slowly and clumsily. They will hover over a plant looking for insects resting on the leaves. When they see one they will tap the leaf with their beak until the insect takes off in flight, often flying right into the mouth of the clever little Hummer.
Hummingbirds feed throughout the day, at intervals as often as every eight to twelve minutes.
They need to consume almost two thirds of their body weight in food each day. Follow these guidelines to attract Hummingbirds to your yard and gardens. Place your feeder in a relatively quite location. Especially when you are first trying to attract them to your garden. Once you have them coming around on a regular basis you can move the feeder closer to where you are so you can enjoy them.