Did you know that hummingbirds are considered to be one of the smartest birds in nature? – In fact, their brains are larger in comparison to their bodies than in other birds.
Moreover, several studies have found that these cute birds are able to recognize every flower in their territory as well as their migration routes.
And, their parental care seems to be amazing too-after humans; they’re next in line as vertebrates that express a high level of parenting care.
In fact, some species of birds feed, nurture, and protect their offspring with their lives.
And, the love for their offspring is perfectly seen on these photos that this conservationist took of hummingbird mother and her babies.
Clever & Full of Motherly Love
A small hummingbird in Paraguay built a nest under the shade of a broadleaf- they’re the smallest birds we know, so it seems that this leaf is the perfect roof for this cute family.
The Dodo notes that the bird was discovered by Bianca C. Soares, a conservationist who lives in Paraguay dotted by dozens of hummingbird nests.
Soares said that she first saw 5 hummingbird nests that day, but this was even cleverer-she photographed the nest that certainly differed from the remaining ones.
The crib was the most beautiful in ‘its neighbourhood’. As the days went by, Soares continued checking in on the beautiful bird and soon enough, she saw the two little chicks in the nest
The 2 hummingbird babies were probably doing better than most of the other chicks because they were very well protected from the weather.
Soares is a passionate conservationist and she lives in Alto Parana in Paraguay. She is hopeful that by sharing the story of this caring hummingbird momma, she can inspire others to be more careful towards nature and encourage the planet’s healing.
Hummingbird’s Crucial Role in the Ecosystem
Hummingbirds play a pivotal role in the ecosystem because of the pollination. Some of the species are able to fly as high as 4000 meters where the supply of oxygen is quite low.
They’re able to pollinate plants which can’t be reached by other birds. Without these birds, some flower species in the world may go extinct.
There are 338 species of hummingbirds known to man-they’re found throughout the globe; unfortunately, they face conservation threats.
Namely, as they’re quite small, they’re highly vulnerable and prone to dangers like being crushed, being killed by harsh weather, predated by cats and wasps, invasive plants, and habitat loss.