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Mystery Flier
How can you tell it's NOT a hummingbird?
Occasionally an observer will report 'the tiniest hummingbird we've ever seen.' Could this creature possibly be the one mistaken for a hummingbird? Let's take a close look!

How do you know it's NOT a hummer?

  • Watch this video clip.

  • Record similarities and differences on a Venn Diagram.
  • What clues tell you this creature can't be a hummingbird?
  • Don't peek at the answer until you've tried to solve the mystery yourself.

spinx moth moth Mystery animal