Furthermore, for the Aztecs the hummingbird is the powerful sun god Huitzilopochtli, nothing less than the soul of a warrior who fell from the sky. The representation of this bird in life calls whoever sees it to be strong in the face of adversity and above all to trust in personal abilities.
Due to its positive meanings and beauty, the hummingbird is one of the most loved birds in all parts of the world. But, What does the Bible say about them?
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The hummingbird is one of the most loved birds for its positive meanings and beauty.
The Bible refers to the hummingbird
According to Bible, all living beings appear suddenly due to divine acts. Genesis relates that on the fifth day the animals that inhabit the waters and air are created, and on the sixth day, before man, the animals that live on dry land.
While throughout it, the hummingbird is mentioned as a heaven’s messenger that calls us to move forward and leave the past behind.
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The hummingbird is one of the most loved birds for its positive meanings and beauty.
Hummingbird curiosities:
- He is the only bird that can fly backwards: Given its size and dimensions, it is striking that this animal has a very high heart rate. In a minute, in state restyour heart can beat between 500 to 700 times per minute; Meanwhile in active state, reaches 1,200 times per minute. This is because they expend a significant amount of energy during flight. They are the only winged animals that have the ability to fly in tall directions: right, left, forward and backward. This is why they need frequent meals, which can exceed their body weight five times in a single day.
- He can see more colors than humans: thanks to your tetrachromatic vision, These birds have the ability to see colors that humans are not able to perceive. This is due to an evolutionary deviation, according to a study conducted by Mary Stoddard, biologist at the National Academy of Sciences.
- Hummingbirds’ legs are not useful for walking: Despite their impressive ability to flap their wings, hummingbirds are incapable of walking, because their anatomical design prevents them from doing so. For this same reason, they cannot jump. However, they use their legs for two activities main. The first is perch on tree branches or solid surfaces for resting or sleeping. The second, to scratch.
- He has a unique mating technique among birds: known as diving technique, male hummingbirds have to rise up to 20 meters high to suddenly drop down. Before reaching the ground, they make a U-turn to climb back up. They repeat this action as many times as necessary to attract the female hummingbird, who notices those who manage to do it with the most grace, as well as reach the highest.