Interesting Facts 

 "Did you know..."  

Ruby-throated Hummingbirds possess the fewest number of feathers ever counted on a bird . . . 950!!

The average Ruby-throat weighs 2.4 - 3.6 grams.  To put that number into perspective, that means that you could mail 9 to 10 of these birds with a single stamp!

Due to their small size and brilliant plumage, Ruby-throated Hummingbirds were hunted for collections during the 19th century.  Luckily, their population never became threatened.

BONUS QUESTION ANSWERS

1) Male Ruby-throated Hummingbird

2) Ruby-throats consume Twice their body weight in food, each day!!