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May 19, 2025

How do hummingbirds feed their nestlings?


     Photo by BarrytheBirder

Hummingbird mothers feed their babies by gathering food like nectar and insects, partially digesting it, and then regurgitating it into the nestling's mouths.   The process occurs frequently, often every 20 to 30 minutes, from dawn to dusk, as baby 'hummers' have a very high metabolism.
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