"The Secret Diet of Hum
mingbirds: Nectar and More"
Nectar Lovers: Hummingbirds rely on flower nectar for quick energy.
Protein Boost: They eat small insects and spiders for essential nutrients.
High Calorie Needs: They consume up to half their body weight in food daily.
Frequent Feeders: They eat every 10-15 minutes to fuel their high metabolism.
Sugar Preference: They prefer nectar with a sugar concentration of 20-25%.
Flower Memory: They remember which flowers produce the most nectar.
Sap Sippers: They occasionally drink tree sap from holes made by woodpeckers.
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