Hummingbirds sing with their tail feathers
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Uploaded by hummingbirdpirate on Aug 25, 2011
Many species of hummingbird produce distinctive sounds with their tail-feathers, which flutter in airflow. Here, I show some of their displays along with the sounds they make. I tested hummingbird tail-feathers in a wind tunnel to determine how the sounds are made. This video shows the results of the study, and includes animations and high-speed videos of feathers in a wind tunnel. Photos courtesy Anand Varma, www.varmaphoto.com
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amazing!
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I really like this video. Few very good information on Hummingbirds.
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did you hurt those birds??? Also: I hear hummers vocalizing while sitting on branches; that must be voice
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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!!
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thank you chris for the unnecessary but yet very interesting information
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amazing
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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.
6 months ago 2
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wow, that is beautiful ~ very interesting sonic study ~ intriguing
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Wait a second where did he get all these feathers from?
azNephi 6 months ago
@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)
hummingbirdpirate 6 months ago