Hummingbirds sing with their tail feathers

[rebeccal22]

amazing!

[compassvanlines]

I really like this video. Few very good information on Hummingbirds.

[rriverstone1]

did you hurt those birds??? Also: I hear hummers vocalizing while sitting on branches; that must be voice

[StylisticIdiot]

Thank you very much for this presentation! I've been observing hummers for years and years, and always recognized the sounds that were coming from feather vibration during the mating displays- and thanks to you, all my questions are answered! Really- brilliant research, and presentation... Thanks again!!

[IRADP]

thank you chris for the unnecessary but yet very interesting information

[theend1245]

amazing

[taofledermaus]

That is really cool. I don't recall ever seeing an explanation HOW the tail feathers make the sounds. Sort of chops the air like an old mechanical siren.

[Rhythmrancher1]

wow, that is beautiful ~ very interesting sonic study ~ intriguing

[RamenReturns]

Hey that's cool I make sounds out of my tail too!

[QU37Z41]

Great video!! How many more amazing abilities do Hummingbirds have? The list is endless!

[azNephi]

Wait a second where did he get all these feathers from?

[hummingbirdpirate]

@azNephi over the past several years I have personally worked with all of these species in the field. So, the feathers are from my field work. Hummingbirds are protected by law; in order to do my research, I apply for research permits from government agencies, such as the US Fish & Wildlife Service (for species in the US)

[azNephi]

What instrument do you play in the band?

Me?

Why I play the feather :)

[peacemamacita]

Great post Chris! Very clear and interesting. Thank you!

[naturequeen]

Great video Chris... give my best to Teresa and Anand!