Born to Burn Calories
They may be half helicopter and half bird, but
hummingbirds are totally cool.
Sure, they maneuver like crazed
marionettes, but you'd be selling these pint-sized
sensations short if you thought their flight pattern was
their only interesting trait.
Hummingbirds have the fastest
metabolism of any animal on the planet. They burn 1 to 3
times their body weight in food every day.
Hummingbirds do not suck up nectar with
their bills. They lap it up with their tongues, drawing
nectar into their mouths up to 12 times a
second.
You can see this remarkable tongue in
action with our WBU® Hummingbird Feeder. It features a
transparent bottom that allows you to see a
hummingbird's long tongue and rapid lapping action. This
feeder is also a perfect gift for Mother's
Day.
Stop by your local Wild Birds Unlimited
store this month. Whether you're looking to attract
hummingbirds to your yard or just looking for the ideal
gift for Mom, we're your one stop nature shop who can
help you do
both.
