Nectar-Feeding Specialists: Hummingbirds have evolved specialized adaptations for feeding on nectar.
Hover-Feeding: One of the most captivating behaviors of hummingbirds is their ability to hover in mid-air while feeding
Territoriality: Hummingbirds are highly territorial around food sources, vigorously defending feeding territories from intruders
Traplining: Some hummingbird species exhibit a behavior known as traplining, where they establish a route of flower patches containing high-quality nectar sources.
Nectar Robbing: In addition to obtaining nectar directly from flowers, hummingbirds may engage in nectar robbing
Sunlight Dependency: Hummingbirds are highly reliant on visual cues, including the color, shape, and orientation of flowers, to locate nectar sources.
Supplemental Diet: While nectar forms the bulk of their diet, hummingbirds also consume insects and spiders for protein and other essential nutrients