What is the meaning of the hummingbird
Different cultures created their own meaning of and it is mostly associated with a positive message. For Mexican culture they are respected beings that symbolize joy, healing and adaptability. For this reason, when it is present in a house it is interpreted as the arrival of a new energy orlike a message from a loved one who passed away and protects the home.
In this regard, the bird is mentioned in the Bible as a heaven’s messenger and therefore, it is considered that when it arrives at a house it may be a person who is no longer there, but who transmits the energy to move forward and release the past that may be affecting life. A similar aspect was considered by the Mayan culture where it is also associated with the Angels.
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The hummingbird is key to the pollination of thousands of plants throughout the American continent.
Where does the hummingbird live?
He hummingbird It is native to almost all ecosystems, temperate forests, humid jungles, deserts, even in the most mountainous and highest peaks of the entire American continent. Once they mate, the male separates from the female and is builds a nest for about 10-15 days. Some females do it in the crown of a tree or bush, others build it in leaves; The nests can be centimeters or 10-30 meters from the ground. They consist of a structure that includes mosses, dead leaves, lichens, twigs, feathers and even hair and thread. They can be reused every year.
The hummingbird: pollinating bird
The hummingbirds They are birds, but they behave like insects. Some scientists even think of them as “feathered bees.” Like bees or butterflies, they fly from one flower to another in search of nectar, a sweet liquid that some flowers produce.
When the hummingbirds They dip their long beak into the flowers to collect pollen grains. Pollen is a fine powder made by plants that allows them to reproduce. Flowers need pollen from other flowers to make seeds., but they need help to achieve it. Such animal and insect helpers are called “pollinators.” Pollen that sticks to a hummingbird’s feathers and beak is carried to the next flower it visits.
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The female hummingbird makes a nest where she will raise her chicks that can be reused every year.
Around 8,000 plants in North America and of South depend on the pollination services of the hummingbird. Hummingbirds are most attracted to red, pink, yellow and orange flowers, with flowers as long and thin as the birds’ beaks.
What flowers to have in your garden to attract a hummingbird
The hummingbirds everyone likes them. Although they are the smallest of all birds, their bright colors make them stand out in any garden. Furthermore, they are known for their good omens and for attracting love and good vibes.
That is why some people wonder how to attract them to your home and how to help them with feeding. That is why, below, you will find a list of their favorite flowers, so you can plant them and help them in their daily lives.
What flowers do hummingbirds like?
Some of the flowers that hummingbirds prefer are:
- Myrtle
- Earring
- Muicle
- Shrimp
- wild lemon balm
- Lavender
- Iris
- Geraniums