Properties (90)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instanceOf |
Bird
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| gptkbp:adaptation |
Specialized for nectar feeding
Specialized tongue for nectar extraction |
| gptkbp:aircraft |
Unique ball-and-socket joint
Unique ball-and-socket joint for flexibility |
| gptkbp:airlines |
Rapid wing beats
|
| gptkbp:biodiversity |
Over 300 species
Found from Alaska to Tierra del Fuego |
| gptkbp:breedingSeason |
Spring to summer
Varies by species and location Elaborate aerial displays Males perform aerial displays to attract females |
| gptkbp:climate |
Can drop at night to conserve energy
Can regulate body temperature Prefer warm climates |
| gptkbp:clutchSize |
Typically 1 to 3 eggs
|
| gptkbp:colors |
Brightly colored
Iridescent Attract mates Can see ultraviolet light Males often more colorful than females |
| gptkbp:commonName |
gptkb:Hummingbird
|
| gptkbp:communityEvents |
Can be solitary or social
|
| gptkbp:cultural_significance |
Symbol of love and joy
Symbol of love and joy in many cultures |
| gptkbp:culturalHeritage |
High_diversity_in_Central_America
Most_diverse_in_Central_and_South_America |
| gptkbp:diet |
Nectar
|
| gptkbp:eggColor |
1 to 3 eggs
White eggs |
| gptkbp:family |
Trochilidae
|
| gptkbp:famous_for |
gptkb:Ruby-throated_Hummingbird
Rapid wing flapping and hovering ability |
| gptkbp:fauna |
gptkb:Ruby-throated_Hummingbird
Over 300 Important pollinators Important pollinators for many plants |
| gptkbp:flora |
Pollinate while feeding
|
| gptkbp:foragingBehavior |
Feed by hovering in front of flowers
Hovering while feeding Often visit many flowers in a short time Search for flowers with nectar |
| gptkbp:fossilRecord |
Ancient relatives exist
|
| gptkbp:frequency |
Up to 80 beats per second
Every 10 to 15 minutes Feed every 10 to 15 minutes |
| gptkbp:habitat |
Americas
Forests, gardens, and wetlands |
| gptkbp:has_a |
Ability to fly backwards
|
| gptkbp:headlights |
Forked tail feathers
|
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Hummingbird
|
| gptkbp:inputOutput |
Produce sounds by wing beats and vocalizations
|
| gptkbp:lensType |
Long and slender
|
| gptkbp:lifespan |
3 to 5 years
|
| gptkbp:migration |
Some species migrate
Some migrate thousands of miles Some species migrate long distances |
| gptkbp:nesting |
Plant fibers and spider silk
In trees or shrubs Builds small nests Females build and care for nests alone Often hidden in foliage Spider_silk_and_plant_fibers |
| gptkbp:nutritionalValue |
Very high metabolism
|
| gptkbp:order |
gptkb:Apodiformes
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| gptkbp:powerOutput |
High metabolism requires constant feeding
Sugar from nectar |
| gptkbp:predators |
Praying mantises
Snakes and larger birds |
| gptkbp:rateOfFire |
1200 beats per minute
Up to 1200 beats per minute |
| gptkbp:reproduction |
Lay eggs
Lay eggs in small nests |
| gptkbp:research_focus |
Studied for flight mechanics
|
| gptkbp:size |
2 to 5 inches
Smallest bird species |
| gptkbp:soundtrack |
Chirps and whistles
|
| gptkbp:subspecies |
gptkb:Anna's_Hummingbird
|
| gptkbp:sustainability_initiatives |
Varies by species
Some species are threatened or endangered |
| gptkbp:territory |
Highly territorial
Aggressive towards intruders |
| gptkbp:tourism |
Up to 60 mph
|
| gptkbp:vision |
Excellent vision
Excellent color vision |
| gptkbp:vocalization |
Limited vocal range
|
| gptkbp:wildlife |
From Alaska to Tierra del Fuego
|
| gptkbp:wingArea |
Up to 80 beats per second
|
| gptkbp:wingspan |
3 to 5 inches
Adapted for hovering |