Nest Location Female hummingbirds select well-hidden locations for their nests, often in shrubs or trees,
Nest Construction The female builds the nest alone, using soft materials like plant down, spider silk, and moss
Small and Camouflaged NestsHummingbird nests are small, usually about the size of a golf ball, and are well camouflaged
Breeding SeasonsHummingbird breeding seasons vary by region, but they generally breed in the spring
Courtship DisplaysMale hummingbirds perform elaborate courtship displays to attract females, including aerial acrobatics
Egg LayingThe female lays two tiny white eggs, each about the size of a pea. She incubates the eggs for about two weeks
Chick DevelopmentHummingbird chicks are born blind and featherless. The mother feeds them a diet of regurgitated insects
Parental CareThe mother provides all parental care, feeding the chicks every 20 minutes throughout the day.