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A Guide to Humming Bird Food

Sat, 06 Mar 2010 09:52:00 -0700

The most natural and beautiful way to attract and feed humming birds is by planting a humming bird garden. Humming bird gardens not only attract humming birds, but butterflies as well, because they both love nectar. When choosing flowers, plants and shrubs for your garden, look for red or bright pink colors and trumpet shapes. Red Columbine, Butterfly Bush, Morning Glory, Bee Balm, Rose of Sharon, Honeysuckle and Azalea are just a few examples of botanicals that humm... Tags: Humming Bird Food

About Humming Bird Migration

Sat, 06 Mar 2010 09:52:00 -0700

There are many different species of humming birds. For example, there are humming birds with names like Magnificent, Xantus, Buff-bellied, Broad-billed, Calliope, White-eared, and Violet-crowned, to name a few. However, the most recognizable species of humming bird has to be the Ruby-throated variety. Tags: Humming Bird Migration

A Guide to Humming Bird Species

Sat, 06 Mar 2010 09:52:00 -0700

Broad-tailed: The broad-tailed species of humming bird feature plumage of green, gray and rose. These birds make a whistling sound that is similar to the sound made by crickets. Tags: Humming Bird Species

Tips for Attracting Hummingbirds

Sat, 06 Mar 2010 09:52:00 -0700

Hummingbirds are fast-moving birds that are minute in size and come in various different species. Although the Ruby-throated variety is what many people think of when it comes to hummingbirds, there are many other types of species. Depending on your location, you might see the following other species: Xantus, Buff-Bellied, Allen's, Broad-billed, Blue-throated, Magnificent, Berylline, Calliope, Violet-Crowned or Costas. Regardless of the species in your area, there ar... Tags: Attracting Hummingbirds