Male Ruby-throated hummingbird. First flight | Daniel Hipp

Did you know? Before their first flight, hummingbird chicks do “practice runs.” A few days before leaving the nest, they stand on the rim, buzz their wings at full speed, and make short hops to build muscle and balance. When the big day comes, they’re ready. Tiny drills, real takeoff. #EveTechTales #fblifestyle #hummingbird #hummingbirds #birdfacts #didyouknow ¿Lo sabías? Antes de su primer vuelo, los pichones de colibrí hacen “prácticas”. Unos días antes de salir del nido, se paran en el borde,