Giant Hummingbird
Description
Typically members of P. gigas can be identified using their relative size and characteristics such as the presence of an eye-ring, straight bill, dull colouration, very long wings , long and moderately forked tail, feathered tarsi to the toes and comparatively large sturdy feet. Juveniles can be determined by observing small groves on the side areas of the beak tip. The Giant Hummingbird is the biggest member of the hummingbird family. The Giant Hummingbird has more of an olive green/brown colouration and little of white on the chin and throat.
Habitat The Giant Hummingbird has …show more content…
If the weather is cool it may cause them to hatch a few days late. While the eggs are incubating in the roost, the mother will sit on the eggs to remain constant temperature of 96 degrees. The female alone protects and feeds the chicks. The mating season is in the summer.The female hummingbird is the only one who will care for the eggs. A male hummingbird does not assist with any of the baby chicks.
Other interesting facts
The baby hummingbirds are born blind.
The Giant Hummingbird is the largest member in the hummingbird family.
The female is the only one who cares for the babies.
The typical weight of the hummingbird is 18-24g
MLA Citation
Digital image. Gallery - : Favourites - : Giant Hummingbird. N.p., n.d. Web. 19 Feb. 2017. .
Digital image. VIREO Bird Photos. N.p., n.d. Web. 19 Feb. 2017. .
Digital image. Giant Hummingbird Nest. N.p., n.d. Web. 19 Feb. 2017. .
"Giant Hummingbirds." Giant Hummingbirds (Patagona Gigas). N.p., n.d. Web. 19 Feb. 2017. .
World of Hummingbirds .com - Admin@worldofhummingbirds.com. "World of Hummingbirds .com." Hummingbird Facts. N.p., n.d. Web. 19 Feb. 2017.
Description
Typically members of P. gigas can be identified using their relative size and characteristics such as the presence of an eye-ring, straight bill, dull colouration, very long wings , long and moderately forked tail, feathered tarsi to the toes and comparatively large sturdy feet. Juveniles can be determined by observing small groves on the side areas of the beak tip. The Giant Hummingbird is the biggest member of the hummingbird family. The Giant Hummingbird has more of an olive green/brown colouration and little of white on the chin and throat.
Habitat The Giant Hummingbird has …show more content…
If the weather is cool it may cause them to hatch a few days late. While the eggs are incubating in the roost, the mother will sit on the eggs to remain constant temperature of 96 degrees. The female alone protects and feeds the chicks. The mating season is in the summer.The female hummingbird is the only one who will care for the eggs. A male hummingbird does not assist with any of the baby chicks.
Other interesting facts
The baby hummingbirds are born blind.
The Giant Hummingbird is the largest member in the hummingbird family.
The female is the only one who cares for the babies.
The typical weight of the hummingbird is 18-24g
MLA Citation
Digital image. Gallery - : Favourites - : Giant Hummingbird. N.p., n.d. Web. 19 Feb. 2017. .
Digital image. VIREO Bird Photos. N.p., n.d. Web. 19 Feb. 2017. .
Digital image. Giant Hummingbird Nest. N.p., n.d. Web. 19 Feb. 2017. .
"Giant Hummingbirds." Giant Hummingbirds (Patagona Gigas). N.p., n.d. Web. 19 Feb. 2017. .
World of Hummingbirds .com - Admin@worldofhummingbirds.com. "World of Hummingbirds .com." Hummingbird Facts. N.p., n.d. Web. 19 Feb. 2017.