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Title
Hummingbird In A Rush
Artist
Jeff Swan
Medium
Photograph - Photograph
Description
Hummingbirds are birds that comprise the family Trochilidae. They are among the smallest of birds, most species measuring in the 7.5�13 cm (3�5 in) range. Indeed, the smallest extant bird species is a hummingbird, the 5-cm Bee Hummingbird. They hover in mid-air by rapidly flapping their wings 12�80 times per second (depending on the species). They are known as hummingbirds because of the humming sound created by their beating wings, which sometimes sounds like bees or other insects. To conserve energy while they sleep or when food is scarce, they have the ability to go into a hibernation-like state (torpor) where their metabolic rate is slowed to 1/15th of its normal rate.[1] When the nights get colder, their body temperature can drop significantly and thus slow down their heart and breathing rate, thus burning much less energy overnight. As the day heats back up, the hummingbirds' body temperature will come back up and they resume their normal activity.[2] They can fly at speeds exceeding 15 m/s (54 km/h; 34 mph);[3] they are also the only group of birds with the ability to fly backwards.[4] Individuals from some species of hummingbirds weigh less than a penny.
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August 15th, 2013
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Don Columbus 6 Days Ago
Naples, FL - United States
Congratulations, your work is Featured in "A Birding Group - Wings" I invite you to place it in the group's "2020-2024 Featured Image Archive" Discussion!!
Fort Payne, AL - United States
Superb darting hummer Jeff! Featured on Poetic Poultry! http://fineartamerica.com/groups/poetic-poultry-.html
Laval, Qu - Canada
WOW ! Great shot Jeff, we can feel the fast motion action of the wings, lovely background. Likes + Favorites.
Seattle, Wa - United States
You really captured the essence and true speed and action of these wild and crazy Hummers! He really has that mad hornet look whilst flying! Great capture! Great color and beauty to boot! FV
Allen, Te - United States
WOW Jeff! Amazing capture. Yes this little guy looks determined to be on time! lol Great detail & LOVE the stunning red against the green. Bravo f/v
Ben Lomond, CA - United States
Such a rare moment to capture - hummingbird in a rush :) Great image, Jeff! and I love the colors :) V
Los Angeles, CA - United States
Terrific Jeff....you can really feel the kinetic energy in this image! :)
Sioux City, IA - United States
Wow fantastic shot Jeff, I haven't see the Hummer this Summer around here!!
Lebanon, OR - United States
Fantastic hummer image Jeff and wonderful timing on the shutter release. fv
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