Hummingbirds are single moms, deadbeat dads, testy teens

Shows that hummingbirds, which are single moms, deadbeat dads and testy teens, are birds who live by the Law of the Jungle. Includes video of nest building or brooding for five species, as well as other domestic and exotic hummers.

Category:

Pets & Animals

Tags:

• hummingbird nest
• hummingbird chicks
• hummingbird females
• hummingbird males
• single moms

[rkcolwell]

I found the anthropomorphism a bit grating (what would hummingbirds think of our idealized social system?), but the video clips are good, and the full video, which I have seen, is excellent and highly recommended.

[humnutz]

Thanks...I think. One could argue that the very question you ask anthropomorphises hummingbirds, but I won't....

[hadleybanana]

Spectacular footage of these beautiful "beasts"! Look forward to the video!

[humnutz]

Thanks, hadleybanana. Great name! If you want the DVD in fewer than two weeks, please go to my web site and click on "contact us." That will bring up my e-mail address and you can order it direct.

[rickharris07]

Very cool footage, especially the hovering. Amazing wing action. The feeding of the young looks a little painful...

[humnutz]

Thanks! Can't watch the chicks being fed without wondering how mom keeps from poking through their tiny throats, no?

[humnutz]

Your comment is just what the doctor ordered, Dr. Bahamon....Thank you.

[humnutz]

Thanks very much. If yo plan to order from Amazon, please see my response to "hadleybanana" above.

[humnutz]

Gotta love those Allen's Hummersaurs! Glad you enjoyed it.

[rickharris07]

Ha! Just watched a 2nd time and loved the dino-roar...out of the mouths of babes, eh?!

[BobCompton41]

I have the earlier, excellent video, "Hooked on Hummingbirds" and I'll certainly be ordering the new one. The clip sold me.