Hummingbirds are very small, flying when almost nobody sees it. Hummingbirds are furious which can fly much faster and smarter. These birds have ability to fly in reverse, perform acrobatic maneuvers in different directions. These birds are fundamental to maintain biodiversity. The main feature is to be great pollinators. There are currently 29 endangered species.

The hummingbird fascinates us as we watch it extract nectar from flowers or our brightly colored feeders, because a hummingbirds wings flap at such a high rate of speed they seem to be suspended in air. Watching and attracting hummingbirds to our flower gardens has become very popular. Therefore, dozens of styles of hummingbird feeders have emerged.

Some of the feeders on the market are very artistic, nothing wrong with a nice design as long as they meet the purpose intended, attracting and feeding hummingbirds. So how do we know what to look for in a hummingbird feeder? Read the rest of this entry »