- Their eggs are the smallest of all bird species relative to body size.
- They can reach speeds of up to 30 miles per hour during their flights.
- Their diet consists mainly of nectar but also includes small insects and spiders for protein.
- Due to their light weight, a small amount of static electricity can prevent them from flying.
- They have a unique ability to fly straight up, down, or hover in one place for precise movements.
- Despite their delicate appearance, they are among the most aggressive bird species.
- Climate change poses a significant threat by altering the timing of flower blooms they rely on.
- Their territories can be fiercely defended with aerial dogfights, even against much larger birds.
- They can consume up to 12 times their own body weight in water each day.
- Their nests often resemble a small knot of leaves, camouflaged among the branches.
