Hummingbird for Kids

Hummingbirds are tiny, speedy birds that can hover like helicopters! They love sipping sweet nectar from bright flowers.

Fun Facts About Hummingbirds

• Hummingbirds flap their wings up to 80 times per second!
• They can fly backwards and upside down.
• They drink nectar from flowers using their long beaks.
• They are the only birds that can hover in place.

What Do Hummingbirds Eat?

Hummingbirds drink sweet flower nectar and sometimes eat tiny insects for protein.

Let’s Learn More!

Draw a hummingbird hovering near a red flower, or trace the word “HUMMINGBIRD”!