Contributed by Hummingbird Expert Lanny Chambers
- longevity
- birth and growth
- heredity
- parenting behavior
- reproduction and care of young
Q. What is a hummingbird nest like?
A. It is not much bigger than a ping-pong ball, a bottle cap, or a walnut shell. The female makes the nest with tiny bits of leafy material including little lichens, and weaves it together with spider silk. She builds the nest on a branch in a tree. A hummer will not use a birdhouse.
