Pollinator Profile: Hummingbirds

Pollinator Profile: Hummingbirds (HM23A2)

Location: Washington, DC 20004
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Country: United States of America
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N 38° 53.468', W 77° 1.453'

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The long, thin bill and tongue of a hummingbird allows it to reach the nectar hidden deeply in tubular flowers. The Ruby-throated Hummingbird is the only species breeding on the East Coast each summer, after traveling up from Mexico and Central America.

Favorite Flowers
· Flower Color: Scarlet, Orange, Red, or White
· Nectar Guides: Absent
· Odor: None
· Nectar: Ample; deeply hidden
· Pollen: Modest
· Flower Shape: Large funnel-like cups, and a strong perch to support hummingbirds frequently visit beebalm and honeysuckle

Do you know a hummingbird's diet?
Hummingbirds require 6,000 to 12,000 calories per day. They visit plants with nectar that is 20-30% sugar. By comparison, soda is only about 10% sugar.
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HM NumberHM23A2
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Date Added Tuesday, November 28th, 2017 at 7:03am PST -08:00
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UTM (WGS84 Datum)18S E 324443 N 4306643
Decimal Degrees38.89113333, -77.02421667
Degrees and Decimal MinutesN 38° 53.468', W 77° 1.453'
Degrees, Minutes and Seconds38° 53' 28.08" N, 77° 1' 27.18" W
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Area Code(s)202
Closest Postal AddressAt or near 100-198 9th St Expy, Washington DC 20004, US
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