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Where is the hummingbird native to?
The Americas
How does a hummingbird make a humming sound?
By flapping their wings
How fast does a hummingbird flap their wings on average?
80 times per second
True or false: a hummingbird can’t hover in the air.
False
How many species of hummingbird exist?
340
What do hummingbirds primarily eat?
Nectar
Where does the name “cuckoo” come from?
One of the cuckoo species makes a “coo-coo”sound, though it’s only the males.
Where does the cuckoo go for nine months?
It migrates to Africa.
Why is the cuckoo considered a parasite?
It lays its eggs in the nests of other birds.
How many species can a cuckoo trick into raising their young?
120
What happens when a cuckoo egg hatches in another bird’s nest?
The other bird acts as a foster parent to the cuckoo.
What does a cuckoo eat?
It is an insectivore, so primarily insects.
How long can eagles live for?
30 years
What do eagles eat?
Different kinds of small prey that include other birds, fish, and reptiles
How do eagles perch on small branches?
Their claw has the ability to lock its position around a branch.
Where do eagles build their nests?
In high, remote places
