Hummingbirds have feathers that range from very tiny to very large by comparison. This article takes a deep dive into the different types of feathers found on a hummingbird and how they differ...
Category: Hummingbird Questions
Recently, I have seen several lizards and a couple of snakes in my backyard and was wondering if they were a threat to my hummingbirds. This article identifies the reptiles that are preditors to...
I was watching Anna’s hummingbirds return to overwinter in my area along the coast in southern California and was thinking about hummingbirds that choose to overwinter in colder climates,...
I watched a hawk fly over my backyard the other day, searching for prey to capture and eat. I wondered if it would attack my hummingbirds, and thinking about it further, I wondered how many other...
Recently, my brother saw several praying mantises in his backyard and asked me if they were dangerous to his hummingbirds. To my great surprise, I discovered that the Praying Mantis is a major...
In this post, we will explore the top seven animal predators of hummingbirds that eat their eggs, hatchlings, and even adults. Hummingbirds have multiple animal predators besides the typical cat...
